In British Columbia we have a new law as of Jan 1st that our employers have to give us 5 days paid sick leave a year, in addition to our already available 3 days of unpaid sick leave.
I was horribly sick after New Years (Not C19) and my Dr. ordered me off work for 2 weeks. I used my 3 unpaid days, and only 1 paid day to cover me during that time.
Last Thursday my little one (8f) got the stomach flu. Just one of those 24 hour ones, but it wasn't pretty (lots of laundry for me and showers for her) and today I'm sitting at work debating whether I should put in for another sick day on this payroll?
There was no way I was getting out of that one (I'm single and an only parent) and as a single income home I can't really afford days off, but my employer has been pretty good to me for the last 3 years, and I feel guilty having him pay out for me not working….
Do I take the sick day? Or save it for when I'm sick and not one of the kids, since I only have 4 left for the year. (Side note, I'm primarily seasonal – think income tax – but I work P/T in the off season).