Federal
The Government of Canada announced the following measures:
The House of Commons reconvened March 24 to adopt the emergency
financial support measures outlined by the federal government last
week. However, shortly after proceedings began, the Chamber
suspended itself so the Liberal government and opposition parties
could negotiate the details of the bill.
British Columbia
The Government of British Columbia announced the following
measures:
The British Columbia Employment Standards Act has been
amended to add two new unpaid leaves:
1. Illness or injury leave
After 90 consecutive days of employment, an employee is entitled
to up to three days of unpaid leave in each employment year for
personal illness or injury. If requested by the employer, the
employee must provide reasonably sufficient proof that he or she is
entitled to illness or injury leave.
