Act respecting labour standards
Section 79.11
An employee may be absent from work for a period of not more than 52 weeks if the employee’s spouse or child commits suicide.
2007, c. 36, s. 11.
Interpretation
An employee whose spouse (see the definition and interpretation of the word "spouse" in section 1 3) ALS) or child (regardless of whether the child is a minor or not) commits suicide is entitled to be absent from work without pay.
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The Interpretation guide
This guide presents all the sections of the law related to Labour Standards, as well as regulations adopted under the Labour Standards, the National Holiday Standards and their interpretation and caselaw.