Federal government employees
Karen
Ontario Recipes Forum - http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/ontario_recipes/
The Canada Labour Code protects federally regulated workers from dismissal, layoff, suspension, demotion or discipline because of absence due to illness or injury.
It does not, however, provide for paid leave of absence, although some employees may be entitled to benefits under the Employment Insurance Act . You can visit Service Canada to find out more.
You are entitled to sick leave protection if you have worked for the same employer for at least three consecutive months.
You are protected for any absence less than 12 weeks.
Your seniority and your pension, health and disability benefits will continue to accrue during your sick leave. Employers must make their normal share of contributions and pay them within a reasonable time, but only if employees also continue to make their required contributions. Failure to pay may affect your benefit plans (check with your employer to find out how), but would not affect your status with your employer.
You must provide a medical certificate if your employer requests one—in writing—within 15 days of your return to work.
Hope that helps. :)Trudy
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I don't think this is considered elective surgery - it is recommended by your GP thru an OHIP funded bariatric centre, and paid for by OHIP. OHIP doesn't pay for elective surgery (hence, they'll pay for a necessary panni removal, but not a tummy tuck).
I haven't heard anyone say they were denied STD for this surgery, so I'm wondering if your statement is fact or supposition.
Beth
Former RNY patient revising to Sleeve then DS.
Appts: Dietitian - January 21/19; July 16/19, August 13/19, September 17/19, October 15/19; Social Worker: August 23/19; DS Orientation: March 20/19; Internist: September 30/19; Surgeon: November 13/19 (signed consent).
Surgery Date: February 28/20.
MY RNY DIDN'T FAIL ME - I FAILED IT.
Ask your HR rep but I think you can get an advance on your sick days as well.....and yes you can get short term medical leave but I htink the process for that is paperwork out the ying yang and by the time you finally see any money, you are back to work anyways.
I work for the feds too, but not in HR.
I was covered under short-term sick leave (ours is up to 6 months). If that isn't enough, there's long-term sick leave of up to two years.
Prov. gov't doesn't care why you are sick, or what kind of surgery you need. I asked for 6 weeks off and got it, no questions asked.
As Karen advised, give your HR rep a call.
weight loss includes 25 lbs before optifast