A petition seeking better sick leave entitlements will be presented to the government at noon today. Photo: File / Getty ImagesCovid-19 has showed the importance of adequate sick leave provisions, and that low-paid workers aren't adequately protected, a union boss says. A petition seeking better sick leave entitlements was presented to the government today. Signed by 10,000 people, it seeks changes such as increasing legal minimum paid sick leave from five to 10 days. CTU president Richard Wagstaff told Morning Report sick leave for Covid-19 needs to be extended until next year.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 31, 2020 23:48 UTC