Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I have some questions about the Canada Labour Code.
Now that we are deciding to grant 10 days of paid sick leave, we must also make sure that the right is properly documented. But as I look at the wording and the way in which the clauses have been drafted, I still see some questions.
I have to tell you that, in Québec, we have the same requirement for a medical certificate. The requirement to provide a medical certificate is found in the Act Respecting Labour Standards. Within that requirement, the circumstances must be justified. Breaking an arm is one thing, having gastroenteritis is another. I feel that some flexibility is needed so that the requirement does not become abusive.
I have a question about the proposed subsection 239(1.2) of the Canada Labour Code. It reads:
239(1.2) An employee earns,
(a)…at the beginning of each month after completing one month of continuous employment with the employer…
What do you understand by “continuous”? Is leave that was previously scheduled considered not to be continuous employment with the employer?