Background
This document lays out our current guidelines for managing time away due to Coronavirus. As things evolve inside and outside of our company we will update our these guidelines.
Time Away From Work Scenarios
Scenario No. 1: An employee misses work due to reasonable risk of infection or due to recent travel
To cover the 14-day self-isolation period, they can use company paid sick days, and will be given access to any unused paid vacation, banked or lieu time and will be eligible for EI.
Scenario No. 2: An Employee misses work because they are diagnosed with Covid-19
For the period of time they are sick (plus the 14-day isolation period following their recovery) they can use company paid sick days, unused vacation, banked or lieu time and are eligible for Employment Insurance (EI). EI would be payable back to day one of missed work based on an ROE issued to the Employee.
Scenario No. 3: An Employee misses work because they need to care for a child/children whose school or day care is closed.
They can use company paid sick days, and ought to be given access to any unused vacation, banked or lieu time. Strictly speaking, they would not be eligible for EI.
How Does EI Work?
- It is normally payable retroactive to one week after last date of employment. This has recently been changed to be effective on day one of unemployment for most cases.
- EI pays 55% of an employees wages to a maximum of $573 per week.
- You can receive EI for 14 to 45 weeks depending on your region.
- In normal circumstances it takes in the range of 4 weeks to receive the first payment. The faster we are able to get you your ROE, the faster you can apply so don't delay.
Here are some main points as gathered from: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei.html
Steps to Get an ROE
We will issue ROE's as quickly as possible such that EI claims can be initiated without delay.
Steps:
- Employee contacts their Manager
- Manager contacts Ian Lang
If You Are Experiencing Symptoms
Again, we are asking that if you are experiencing the following symptoms to please stay home and seek medical attention: Shortness of breath, fever or cough. Contact your local health department for the best advice.