Motion – Paid Sick Days
“A significant number of New Brunswickers do not have access to paid sick days and the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of paid sick leave in protecting public health and minimizing the spread of contagious diseases. No worker should continue to fear losing their job as a result of getting ill or having to take care of a family member.”
David Coon
WHEREAS a significant number of New Brunswickers do not have access to paid sick days;
WHEREAS the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of paid sick leave in protecting public health and minimizing the spread of contagious diseases;
WHEREAS no worker should continue to fear losing their job as a result of getting ill or having to take care of a family member;
WHEREAS, since instituting paid sick days, British Columbia has reported multiple benefits, including increased productivity, better staff retention, a decline in workplace injuries, and an increase in morale;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Legislative Assembly urge the government to take immediate action to ensure that all workers in New Brunswick are entitled to a minimum of 10 paid sick days per year;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislative Assembly urge the government to create a program to provide temporary financial support to small and medium-sized businesses to help them cover the costs of providing paid sick leave to their employees.