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New rules for caregiver leaves announced by Michael Gregory Oakville Beaver Staff 19 | Thursday, November 6, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com The Ontario government has introduced three new job-protected leaves for workers to take time off to care for a family member with a serious medical condition, or to cope the disappearance or crimerelated death of a child, Oakville MPP and Minister of Labour Kevin Flynn said on Friday. "We all know that time stands still when a family member has a serious medical condition," Flynn told those who gathered near the lobby of the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. "During times like these caregivers should be able to focus on what's most important ­ that's the health and comfort of their loved one in that time of need." Coming into effect on Oct. 29, the amendments to the Employment Standards Act apply to all workers in the province, whether full-time, part-time, permanent or contract. The job-protected leaves, include: eight weeks to care for a family member with a serious medical condition, 37 weeks to care for a critically ill child, up to 52 weeks for parents of a missing child and up to 104 weeks for parents of a child who has died as a result of a crime. Halton MPP and parliamentary assistant to the minister of health and long-term care Indira NaidooHarris was on hand for Friday's announcement and said ensuring job security allows caregivers to focus on their family. "They feel a little lost, and they're looking for support and assistance," Naidoo-Harris said. see Fair on p.22 High Efficiency FURNACE & CENTRAL AIR AIRE ONE MADNEss sAlE! $ Minister of Labour and Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn announced new caregiver leave legislation, which builds on existing family medical leave legislation. Joining Flynn for the announcement Friday at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH) was Halton MPP Indira Naidoo-Harris and Halton Healthcare President and CEO Denise Hardenne. | photo by Graham Paine ­ Oakville Beaver (Follow on Twitter @halton_photog or facebook.com/HaltonPhotog) PACKAGE INCLUDES: INSTALLED OR 3990 ONLY $ * Gas Furnace 95% EFF. 59 /mTH OAC* · 95.5% High Efficiency Gas Furnace CUSTOmERS · High Efficiency Central Air R410A Refrigerant · 10 Year Factory Warranty FURANCE DIAGNOSTIC SERvICE · Limited Time Offer $ · Call for details ONLY reg. $99 OvER 120,000 SATISFIED 49 IN OPA AND GAS COmPANY REbATES $1350 UP TO THE FORECAST CALLS FOR 9 Locations To Serve You Better! *See dealer for details HEATING & COOLING www.aireone.com · 1-888-827-2665 A+ RATING 905-849-4998 n ow o f f e r i n g P h ys i ot h e r a P y o s t eo Pat h y at h l e t i c t h e r a P y oakvillesportsmedicinecentre.ca 905 337 8455 One Star Time NOMINATE SOMEONE TODAY! Nominations will be accepted until November 30 Contact this newspaper or the Ontario Community Newspapers Association at www.ocna.org/juniorcitizen or 905.639.8720 ext. 221 Building Community ata Coordinated by: Sponsored by: