Province introduces paid leave for COVID-19 vaccination appointments
Corwyn Friesen, mySteinbach Immunization clinic at RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg.
The province is introducing changes to the Employment Standards Code that would allow Manitoba workers to take a three-hour paid leave to receive COVID-19 vaccinations.
“We are at a critical point in our fight against COVID-19 and we want to encourage all Manitobans to get their COVID-19 vaccine as soon as they are eligible,” said Finance Minister Scott Fielding. “Our government is removing barriers so Manitobans can confidently book a COVID-19 vaccination during work hours without fear of losing out on their regular wages.”