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A Fredericton law professor says a bill in front of the legislature would bring New Brunswick in line with most other Canadian provinces if passed. The legislation looks to amend the Employment Standards Act so employees would be entitled to up to 27 weeks of unpaid leave within any 52 week period for personal injury or illness — a huge jump from the current five-day allowance.
Amendments aim to give workers up to 27 weeks unpaid leave for illness, injury
Hannah Rudderham · CBC News
· Posted: Mar 31, 2026 11:35 AM EDT | Last Updated: 1 hour ago
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University of New Brunswick law professor Kerri Froc says this legislation would specifically benefit ununionized workers. (Zoom)
A Fredericton law professor says a bill in front of the legislature that aims to give employees more time off due to injury or illness would bring New Brunswick in line with most other Canadian provinces if passed.
The legislation looks to amend the Employment Standards Act to allow employees to take up to 27 weeks of unpaid leave within any 52 week period for personal injury or illness — a huge jump from the current five-day allowance.
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