Manitoba - new legislation to protect reservists' jobs while they serve - Canada

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Legislation that would protect the jobs and benefits of civilians who are in the reserves and leave for extended periods to serve their country was introduced by Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan on April 5. Amendments to the Employment Standards Act would ensure reservists' civilian jobs and benefits would be waiting for them when their service is completed.

The demand for reservists is growing with Canada's commitments abroad. Up to 20% of some overseas deployments consist of reservists. Since 2000, more than 4,000 primary reservists have been deployed for Canadian Forces operations in Afghanistan, Bosnia, Croatia, Haiti and other international hot spots. Manitoba has approximately 700 reservists, about half of whom are employed in civilian jobs.

The Employment Standards Act already provides unpaid leave and job protection in the areas of maternity, parental and compassionate-care leave. Recent amendments to the code that take effect April 30 will provide unpaid leave and job protection for family responsibilities, illness and bereavement. Link

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