Taking time off for personal or family reasons

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Workers are entitled to take time off from work to take care of a sick child.

Every once in a while, life throws you a curveball. Maybe your child runs into trouble at school. Or your sister is injured in an accident and you need to help her get to medical appointments. The Employment Standards Act gives workers the right to take unpaid leaves to deal with these and other types of personal and family responsibilities.

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