Under the current Employment Standards Act, employers are required to provide one sick day per year to employees who've been with them for five consecutive years.
Posted: May 07, 2021 2:30 PM AT | Last Updated: May 10
Green MLA Trish Altass said the surgeon shortages at the Prince County Hospital and reduced public transportation options during the pandemic make the need for extended sick pay to those in supporting roles greater.(Shane Hennessey/CBC)