***UPDATE***–March 17th/20
Change to CPC’s Quarantine Leave Directive
The Change has occurred to Point #2 under Quarantine Leave. Below is the first Directive ( March 15th/20 ) and the New Directive ( March 17th/20 ). I am attempting to get information from Regional/National with regards to if there was any consultation on this change and if CUPW is in agreement with this change. I will forward any information I receive to the members.
In Solidarity,
Steve Hinschberger, President, Local 560 CUPW
( A ) Previous Directive ( as of March 15th/20)
Quarantine Leave
We are working to ensure the process for quarantined employees is as simple as possible so those who need it can access paid leave without delay. This applies to the following:
- 1. An employee who exhibits symptoms of COVID-19 or has been in contact with someone exhibiting symptoms – whether they have travelled or not – and must self-quarantine for 14 days.
- 2. An employee who has returned from any international travel, or has been in contact with someone who has returned from international travel and must self-quarantine for 14 days.
( B ) New Directive ( as of March 17th/20 )
We are working on a simple process for quarantined employees so they can access paid leave without delay. It applies to the following:
- 1. An employee who exhibits symptoms of COVID-19 – whether or not they have travelled – and must self-quarantine for 14 days.
- 2. Upon return to Canada: An employee who has returned from any international travel, or has been in prolonged close personal contact with someone who has returned from international travel and the traveller is exhibiting symptoms, must self-quarantine for 14 days.