Marco Chumacero won’t be taking all of his vacation days in 2022. “Working from home means I no longer have long commute times and the days don’t feel as long,” he said. The flu, COVID-19, and respiratory illnesses such as RSV, all contribute to employees hoarding their vacation days to look after children or seniors in their family. Many workers don’t have enough paid sick days or personal leave options, so are saving up vacation days to use instead, she said. “I think this speaks to the fact there isn’t enough support for caregivers.”Hasham said employers play a pivotal role in employees taking their full vacation days.

Source: thestar December 15, 2022 20:35 UTC