Get you up to speed: All 10 provinces now have long-term sick leave after N.B. law comes into effect
The New Brunswick government implemented a law in June permitting up to 27 weeks of unpaid leave for illness and injury recovery. This is an increase from the previous allowance of five days.
The New Brunswick government has implemented a law that extends unpaid leave for illness and injury recovery to a maximum of 27 weeks. This represents a significant increase from the previous allowance of just five days, reflecting a broader commitment to employee welfare.
The New Brunswick government has faced positive feedback from various advocacy groups following the adoption of the law allowing up to 27 weeks of unpaid leave for illness and injury recovery. The government plans to monitor the law’s impact over the coming months, with a review scheduled to assess its effectiveness and potential adjustments.
What remains unclear — It is not specified how the new law will impact employees’ job security during the extended leave period.
All 10 provinces now offer long-term sick leave following New Brunswick law
In June, the New Brunswick government adopted a law allowing up to 27 weeks of unpaid leave for illness and injury recovery — up from five days.
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