Today, the Government of Ontario announced that it is extending the Worker Income Protection Benefit program, which provides paid sick days, until July 31, 2022.  Employees can continue to access this paid leave to get tested, vaccinated, self-isolate, or care for a family member.

In addition, the province is extending temporary changes to the Employment Standards Act that prevent temporary layoffs of non-unionized employees from becoming unwanted terminations, which can trigger payments and force businesses to close. This measure will now be extended until July 30, 2022. 

Read more about the Worker Income Protection Benefit program here. Read more about this announcement here.