We have received many questions from members asking whether the Employer has the ability to move them from their current position/worksite to another site.
We have received many questions from members asking whether the Employer has the ability to move them from their current position/worksite to another site.
Members with pre-existing health conditions which would place them at high risk if exposed to Covid-19 have voiced their concerns and asked questions.
There have been a number of questions put forward by members with respect to their vacation cut short by the federal advisory to return home, vacation booked for the coming weeks that members wish to cancel, and the possibility of the Employer cancelling approved vacation.
There have been a number of questions put forward by members regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. Answers to these frequently asked questions can be accessed at the link below.
Recently, concerns have been raised about travel between provinces. The SHA has introduced the Health Care Workforce Screening Questionnaire which includes screening questions on out of country travel and out of province travel. As noted below, if an employee has been outside of Canada, they must self-isolate for 14 days upon returning; however, if they have been outside of Saskatchewan but within Canada in the previous 14 days, they may be still be able to work but are advised to self-monitor.
Under Saskatchewan occupational health and safety law, you have the right to be safe at work. Your rights include:
HSAS has heard many concerns from members who have been told that their work is “essential” or “non-essential”.
In the daily meetings with the Ministry of Health and the SHA, HSAS has formally requested that the SHA provide definitions and criteria for designating who is an “essential” employee. HSAS has also formally requested a list of all members who the SHA considers to be “essential”.
Questions pertaining to members working remotely have been asked at the daily meetings with the Ministry of Health and the SHA. HSAS has requested information about the guidelines and criteria that would be used. The SHA has indicated that it is working on the process.
FOR SELF-ISOLATION RELATED TO INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL, CLICK HERE
We have raised our concerns about self-isolation protocols in the daily meetings with the Ministry of Health and the SHA.
We have received a number of questions with respect to child care concerns.
We can advise that there are a number of banks within your collective agreement which you may be able to access, depending upon your individual circumstances.
Temporary Letter of Understanding (LOU) reached between the SHA, SAHO, and all health care unions which outlines the agreed- to guidelines that will govern the use of a Labour Pool and movement of members during the province’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic guidelines as well as the protection provided to those members.
Government of Canada – Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) – Benefits and services
3S Health Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) (Use 3sHealth as the Organization)