OPS sick leave “top-up” for COVID-19 extended

AMAPCEO members in the Ontario Public Service (OPS) who test positive for COVID-19 and for whom a 14-day self-isolation period off work would result in a loss of pay are eligible for top-up payments from the OPS Employer.

Members must provide confirmation of their diagnosis to the Employer and first use their available paid sick leave (or attendance credits, for fixed-term employees) to cover their time off. Top-up payments are to ensure that members maintain the income they would have received based on regular attendance.

This provision was first negotiated by the union and the OPS Employer early in the pandemic and has now been extended until June 30, 2021.

For more information, please see the Memorandum of Agreement.