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Toronto overtime and sick leave costs rose by nearly $48M in two years
What to know Toronto’s spending on employee overtime and paid sick leave has climbed by nearly 48 million over the past two years, according to... The post Toronto overtime and sick leave costs rose by nearly 48M in two years appeared first on NOW Toronto.
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Global News
· Jun 30, 2026
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Canada's National Observer
· Jun 30, 2026
After N.B. law, 10 provinces now have job protection for long-term sick leave
With New Brunswick's new unpaid sick leave law, all 10 provinces in Canada now have some sort of job protection for people who need extended time off for serious illnesses.
The Register
· Jun 22, 2026
Health board apologizes for phishing staff with with bogus vacation day
IT thought a fake offer of extra time off for hard-pressed Canadian medical workers was the way to go
Loonie Politics
· Jun 30, 2026
Saskatchewan ends fiscal year with $947-million deficit, expenses in health care up
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Toronto Sun
· Jun 30, 2026
Kawhi Leonard should have stayed in Toronto, but can still chase another Raptors ring
It wouldn't be without risk, but it's a move worth making for Toronto.
3DownNation
· Jun 23, 2026
Ottawa Redblacks trade Dru Brown to Winnipeg Blue Bombers
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Related coverage for "Toronto overtime and sick leave costs rose by nearly $48M in two years": Global News — After N.B. law, all 10 provinces now have job protection for long-term sick leave. Canada's National Observer — After N.B. law, 10 provinces now have job protection for long-term sick leave. The Register — Health board apologizes for phishing staff with with bogus vacation day. Loonie Politics — Saskatchewan ends fiscal year with $947-million deficit, expenses in health care up. Toronto Sun — Kawhi Leonard should have stayed in Toronto, but can still chase another Raptors ring. 3DownNation — Ottawa Redblacks trade Dru Brown to Winnipeg Blue Bombers