Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And again, when we look at this review it's something we can look at. There's other ways that unpaid sick leaves are implemented in other jurisdictions. So some provide -- some Employment Standards Act provide for extended medical leave. In some cases, in line with the EI sickness benefits. So there are some options more than just beyond just adding days. But I want to say that I think that this pandemic has shown us that when you're sick, you should stay home, even if it's a flu. Those kind of things really do -- they hinder the economy, they hinder the public health system, and we want to ensure that we are supporting people. So I'm more than willing to look at these reforms going forward. But, again, I can't promise anything. It's the Assembly that passes legislation, and it's the Assembly that passes the budget. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
R.J. Simpson on Oral Question 884-19(2): Paid Sick Leave and the Employment Standards Act
In the Legislative Assembly on December 9th, 2021. See this statement in context.
Oral Question 884-19(2): Paid Sick Leave and the Employment Standards Act
Oral Questions
December 9th, 2021
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