The program presents a new challenge to small businesses and their HR departments
Earlier this month, British Columbia became the first province to introduce five days of permanent paid sick leave. As of January 1, 2022, businesses will be legally required to provide the days to their employees – including small businesses province-wide, ones that have been hard hit by the pandemic. And while the move is intended to help employees manage their mental and physical wellbeing, it could have a dramatic and costly impact on employers in the region, with wide-reaching implications for HR teams.
HRD spoke to Jeff Harris, CEO & founder of IMPACT Recruitment, who revealed how this bill will impact businesses moving forward – and explained how employers are shouldering the hassle and the costs.
“In a market that is extremely competitive to attract and retain workers, there are few companies in which this broad-stroke policy approach will make much difference,” he told HRD. “Most companies competing for workers already have paid sick day or personal day programs equal to or exceeding five days per year. If the government wished to improve the program to ensure all companies are not negatively affected, the government would be paying for the sick days directly, instead of shifting the burden completely upon employers.”
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