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ARTICLE · 27 MARCH 2020

COVID-19: Update And Status Report For Quebec Employers

The COVID-19 situation presents an unprecedented challenge for Quebec employers, and our team is keeping a close watch on the key issues that it raises.

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The COVID-19 situation presents an unprecedented challenge for Quebec employers, and our team is keeping a close watch on the key issues that it raises.

This is the latest in our series of updates that provides you with answers to the most frequently asked questions and our lawyers' recommendations on the subject. 

1. How should absences resulting from the closing of educational institutions and daycare centres be handled? 

  • If an employee is unable to report to work for this reason or is unable to work remotely under the circumstances, we believe this absence can be considered an absence for family obligations;
  • For businesses under provincial jurisdiction, two paid days are granted to employees annually, whereas for businesses under federal jurisdiction, three paid personal leave days are granted to employees;

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