Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives

BC government considers new paid sick leave program for all workers

By: Karissa Ketter, News Writer On August 5, 2021, the government of BC opened an employer and worker survey to gather public opinion on a new sick leave program in BC. The survey was to determine whether the program would include 3, 5, or 10 days of paid sick leave.  Phase two of public opinion surveys opened on September 22, 2021 and closed October 24, 2021. Updates on the outcome are expected in November this year. Senior economist at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives’ (CCPA) BC office, Dr. Alex Hemingway, discussed this initiative with The Peak. He noted most…

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