Leaves from Work
Employees may be eligible for a variety of leaves under the Code. These leaves recognize that events in our personal lives can sometimes interrupt work. On these occasions, some level of accommodation from the employer is necessary and appropriate.
The Code provides for these types of leave: pregnancy/parental, bereavement, court, compassionate care and sick days. These all are unpaid leaves of absence, meaning that the employer does not have to pay the employee during these absences. Employment Insurance benefits may be available for pregnancy/parental and compassionate care leaves.
For more details about the various types of leave, refer to the choices below.
- FAQ on Leaves of Absence from Work
- Pregnancy/Parental, Court and Bereavement
- FAQ on Pregnancy and Parental Leave
- Compassionate Care and Sick Leave
- FAQ on Compassionate Care
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