Nova Scotia Expands Unpaid Sick Leave, Avoids Paid Leave Mandate

Attention employers and HR leaders: Nova Scotia’s new bill adds five unpaid sick days for general illness and up to 27 weeks for serious illness, aligning with federal EI benefits. RCC collaborated closely with the government, advocating to balance employee support with business costs and operational challenges. While unpaid leave expansion creates hurdles for businesses, RCC successfully influenced the decision to avoid mandatory paid sick leave. See government release.