As the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination begins to gain momentum, PSAC would like to remind all federal employees that they can request paid 698 leave to attend their vaccination appointment. With the 698 leave, employees have access to up to a half-day of paid leave to attend a medical or dental appointment. This includes […]
As shared by CBSA earlier today, please note the change of service provider for their Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Effective immediately, the new provider is now Morneau Shepell, replacing Homewood Health. Morneau Shepell’s EAP platform, LifeWorks (or SynerVie in French), provides the same type of confidential assistance as Homewood Health. The service can be reached at 1.877.367.0809 (TTY: 1.877.338.0275), 24/7. As per the employer, detailed information about the platform is […]
Today, like in previous years at this time, social media is filled with discussions seeking to raise awareness about mental health issues and initiatives. Unlike previous years, however, challenges brought about by COVID-19 to both physical and mental health, on a scale rarely seen before, make it all the more important to reflect on the […]
PSAC is working hard to make sure the federal government takes every necessary precaution to ensure that the return to federal offices and workspaces across the country is safe for employees, their families, and the general public. PSAC insists that the health, safety, wellness, and privacy rights of public service workers must be at the […]
Equity seeking groups continue to face higher rates of precarious work, homelessness, poverty, under-employment, unemployment and social isolation. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the inequalities marginalized individuals typically face. Physical distancing may be assisting in decreasing the spread of COVID-19, however being isolated with an abusive partner or homophobic family member can lead to domestic […]
