Nova Scotia’s relaunch of the paid sick leave program took effect on Monday. The program covers up to four sick leave days for employees up to a maximum of $20 per hour – but the program is only for workers who have to stay home due to COVID-19, prompting renewed calls for the province to legislate a permanent paid sick leave program. Alicia Draus reports.
- N.S. extends paid sick leave program ‘while COVID is still very active’
- Nova Scotia’s reinstatement of temporary paid sick leave program renews calls for permanent plan