As of June 15, 2021, employers in B.C who are registered for WorkSafeBC insurance coverage can submit application for reimbursement of amounts paid to employees for COVID-19 paid sick leave, up to $200 per worker, per day.  Application can be submitted for wages paid between May 20, 2021 until December 31, 2021.

Eligible employers can submit a COVID-19 Sick-Leave Reimbursement application HERE on WorkSafeBC’s website.

In order to be eligible, WorkSafeBC requires that the employer:

1. Is registered for WorkSafeBC insurance coverage;
2. Has signed up for WorkSafe BC’s employer online services; and
3. Does not have an existing sick-leave program.

There is no further eligibility criteria published by WorkSafeBC at this time.

Questions? Contact Ayla Salyn or a member of our Workplace Law team.

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