Employment Law & Labour Standards

You can take up to five (5) days leave after the birth or adoption of your child.

You and your spouse can also take up to five (5) days leave if you miscarry or have an abortion during or after the 20th week of pregnancy.

However:

the first two (2) days of the leave are paid if you have been working
at least sixty (60) consecutive days for the same employer;
the other days are unpaid;
all five (5) days will be unpaid if you have been working less than 60
consecutive days for the same employer;
you must tell your employer as soon as possible that you are taking
leave; and
you must take the leave within fifteen (15) days of the event.