Labour

New job-protected medical leave in effect for workers facing serious illness, injury

Friday, November 28, 2025 12:30 PM
Serious illness and injury leave is now in effect.

Workers with a serious illness or injury can now take as many as 27 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave within a 12-month period to undergo medical treatment and focus on their recovery.


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New rules on sick notes eliminate unnecessary paperwork

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 12:30 PM
New sick notes regulations have begun.

Effective immediately, new rules limit when employers can ask for sick notes and will allow more time for health-care providers to spend with patients.


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