Health Minister Tyler Shandro (Photo: Government of Alberta)

By Canadian Press

Bill 24

Alberta introduces bill to extend COVID-related emergency labour, health rules

Jun 18, 2020 | 4:53 PM

EDMONTON – Alberta has introduced legislation to extend existing emergency health and labour rules tied to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health Minister Tyler Shandro says as case numbers fluctuate and new research emerges, long-term rules need to be in place once emergency ministerial orders lapse in August.

Shandro’s proposed legislation could extend existing orders, but with sunset clauses that could be in force as late as the end of next year.

The bill proposes changes to 15 acts across seven ministries.

Unpaid, job-protected leave tied to COVID-19 is to last another 14 months for anyone forced to isolate or who must provide care for someone as a direct result of the pandemic.

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The bill also looks to extend the maximum time for temporary layoffs related to the health crisis to 180 days from 120.

(The Canadian Press)