Information for Continuing Care Sector on COVID-19

The following information is from a NS Government Fact Sheet

1. I have employees who returned from travel outside of Canada BEFORE March 13, 2020. Should these employees be directed to self isolate?

No, however employees who returned from travel outside of Canada BEFORE March 13, 2020 are expected to closely monitor their health. If the employee begins to experience symptoms (fever, new cough, or difficulty breathing), they are required to self-isolate and call 811 for direction. More information on when you should call 811 can be found at: https://811.novascotia.ca/health_topics/covid-19-when-to-call-811/

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COVID-19 UPDATE March 17, 2020

Right to Refuse

CUPE has been receiving many questions from members who want to know how the current COVID-19 pandemic may affect their right to refuse. As a worker in Nova Scotia, you have the legal right to refuse unsafe work, according to Section 43 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, when there are reasonable grounds to believe that the work condition, equipment, material, or any aspect of the work may be dangerous to you or another person’s health and safety.

Here’s how you can refuse unsafe work:

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COVID-19 Update from CUPE 5047

As I’m sure all Nova Scotian’s have heard, all schools have been closed minimally until April 5, 2020 in an effort to prevent the spreading and as well as the containment of the Coronavirus, known as COVID-19. As stated prior to March Break, we, the Executive of CUPE Local 5047, will update our members as we have solid information, direction and support from CUPE National and its Representatives on an ongoing basis. CUPE has been in constant contact and conversation with the Provincial Government, and have been tirelessly advocating for our members Health and Safety while navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Directly from government we can share: As per Nova Scotia Public Health advisory and government established travel protocols, in an effort to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Nova Scotia, effective immediately, all individuals who return from travel outside of Canada, including the United States, will be … Read more…