The Nova Scotia government wants people who should be taking sick days to be able to do so without the fear of financial repercussions amidst this thi.
HALIFAX Nova Scotia is launching a new COVID-19 sick leave program for residents who must take time off work. Nova Scotians may qualify for up to four paid sick days under the new $16 million program, which is expected to help more than 100,000 residents. The program is for people who can t work remotely and miss less than 50 per cent of their scheduled work time in a one-week period due to COVID-19. It includes those who need to take time off because they are awaiting a COVID-19 test appointment, those who are getting tested, are self-isolating while awaiting test results, or are going to get vaccinated.
Access to Paid Sick Leave for Nova Scotians
May 12, 2021 - 2:37 PM
Nova Scotians who must take time off work due to COVID-19 may now qualify for up to four paid sick days under Nova Scotia’s new COVID-19 Sick Leave Program. The $16 million program is expected to help more than 100,000 Nova Scotians.
People who cannot work remotely and miss less than 50 per cent of their scheduled work time in a one-week period due to COVID-19 may be eligible. This includes those who need to take time off because they are awaiting a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test appointment, and those who are getting tested, are self-isolating while awaiting test results, or are going to get vaccinated.