Paid leave for COVID-19 vaccinations

Alberta’s government intends to introduce legislation that will make amendments to the Employment Standards Code to ensure working Albertans can access up to three hours of paid, job-protected leave to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

As Alberta’s vaccination program expands, this leave will allow employees to take the necessary time away from work without fear of penalty, reprisal or loss of pay to do their part in fighting the pandemic.

Employees and employers are encouraged to work together when scheduling COVID-19 vaccination leaves.

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