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For more information contact Workplace Safety & Prevention Services wspslegislation@wsps.ca 1 877 494 WSPS (9777) The content provided is for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal or other professional advice or an opinion of any kind and should not be used as a substitute for consultation with a professional legal advisor. Users of this information who require legal advice are advised to contact their own legal counsel regarding any specific legal issues or before making any decision or taking any action. WSPS does not warrant or guarantee the quality, accuracy or completeness of any information on this web site. In no event will WSPS be liable to you or anyone else for any decision made or action taken in reliance on the information in this Site. Page 2 LEGISLATION BRIEFING Minimum Age (In Force at a Future Date) The minimum age of employment will be increased to 18 years of age from 17 years of age, subject to certain exceptions set out in the regulations. NEW LEAVES AND BREAKS FOR MEDICAL REASONS Personal Leave 5 days (3 paid days) In force at a future date Victims of Family Violence Leave 5 days (paid after 3 months of service) In force at a future date Medical Leave Up to 17 weeks unpaid. Replaces sick leave and includes leaves for organ donation or medical appointments. After more than 3 days, the employer can request a certificate from a health care practitioner In force on September 1, 2019 Court or Jury Duty No maximum (unpaid) In force on September 1, 2019 In addition: Unpaid breaks that are necessary for medical reasons: Employees must provide a certificate issued by a health care practitioner setting out the length and frequency of breaks needed for medical reasons. Nursing Break: every employee who is nursing is entitled to and shall be granted any unpaid breaks necessary for them to nurse or to express breast milk. Vacation (In Force at a Future Date) Reduce the service threshold for three weeks of vacation to after five consecutive years of employment (currently after six years) Introduce increased vacation and pay entitlements for employees with longer services: Employees with 1 year of service: 2 weeks' vacation and 4% vacation pay; Employees with greater than 5 years of service: 3 weeks' vacation and 6% vacation pay; Employees with greater than 10 years of service: 4 weeks' vacation and 8% vacation pay