Chamber
nova_scotia
Stage
Introduced
This Nova Scotia bill would add a job-protected leave for workers who are victims of gender-based violence.
Key Changes
- Creates a new category of leave in Nova Scotia's Labour Standards Code specifically for victims of gender-based violence
- Provides job protection for employees who take this leave
- Recognizes gender-based violence as a legitimate reason for workplace absence under provincial labour law
Gotchas
- The bill text available does not specify the length of leave, whether it is paid or unpaid, or what documentation may be required from employees
- As a Private Member's Bill introduced by an opposition Liberal MLA, it may face limited chances of passage without government support
- The bill is only at First Reading stage and has not yet been debated, so its final form could change significantly
Who's Affected
- Nova Scotia employees who are victims of gender-based violence
- Employers operating under Nova Scotia's Labour Standards Code
- Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of gender-based violence
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Gotchas
- The bill text available does not specify the length of leave, whether it is paid or unpaid, or what documentation may be required from employees
- As a Private Member's Bill introduced by an opposition Liberal MLA, it may face limited chances of passage without government support
- The bill is only at First Reading stage and has not yet been debated, so its final form could change significantly
Summary
Bill 219 proposes to amend Nova Scotia's Labour Standards Code to create a new type of leave specifically for employees who are victims of gender-based violence. This would give workers the legal right to take time off from their jobs to deal with the impacts of gender-based violence, such as seeking medical care, legal help, or safe housing, without risking losing their employment. The bill was introduced as a Private Member's Bill by Liberal MLA Iain Rankin on March 3, 2026. It is currently at the First Reading stage, meaning it has been introduced but not yet debated or passed. This type of legislation is intended to support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of gender-based violence by ensuring they are not forced to choose between their safety and their job security.
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