Taking sick days
Taking sick days
Achoo! Whether you’ve got a case of the sniffles or a major injury, you might need to take time off work to recover from an illness or injury. Learn your rights to taking sick days.
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Your rights around vacation time and leaves of absence.
Taking sick days
Achoo! Whether you’ve got a case of the sniffles or a major injury, you might need to take time off work to recover from an illness or injury. Learn your rights to taking sick days.
Taking a vacation
Need a break from the daily grind? Fantasizing about sunny beaches and warm weather? Learn your entitlement to take a vacation from your job.
Taking time off to have or parent a child
In BC, new parents are entitled to take time off when they have a baby or adopt a child. Two types of leave are available: parental leave and maternity leave.
Taking time off for personal or family reasons
Sometimes, we need to take time away from work to be with our loved ones when they need us most. The law offers different types of leave for these situations.