The Ontario government is extending its Worker Income Protection Benefit program, which provides paid sick days, until July 31, 2022 to continue keeping workers safe and ensure they do not lose pay if they need to miss work for reasons related to COVID-19. Employees can continue to access this paid leave to get tested, vaccinated, self-isolate, or care for a family member. Nearly a quarter-million workers have already used our program, which is the first and most comprehensive in the country, for paid time off work.
Our government is working for workers and ensuring they have the support they need to keep themselves and their families safe. Extending the COVID-19 paid leave program will help more workers take time off to get their booster shots and help more parents take time to get their children vaccinated. To date, the program has helped over 235,000 people stay safe without worrying about losing pay. To support employers, Ontario will continue reimbursing them for providing this support to their workers.
from： DougFord