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Paid Sick Leave Rebate
Money for employers to cover sick leave in Yukon
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Yukon, Canada
Overview
Access up to 40 hours of wages per 12-month period for workers who did not have an existing paid sick leave program as of April 25, 2023, and are sick with illness (or injury not covered by any other act, benefit or program).
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Yukon
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Provision of up to 40 hours of paid sick leave per program year for employees or self-employed workers unable to work due to illness.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Yukon-based employers operating a business
- Self-employed workers operating a Yukon-based business
Who is not eligible
- Government of Yukon and its corporations.
- Government of Canada and its corporations.
- Yukon First Nations governments.
- Federally-regulated industries.
- Municipalities.
- Commission-based employees or self-employed workers compensated through commissions.
Eligible expenses
- Wages paid for up to 40 hours of paid sick leave per employee per program year (not including overtime or additional benefits).
- For self-employed individuals, reimbursement of average daily earnings for up to 40 hours per program year (maximum hourly rates and specific requirements may apply).
Eligible geographic areas
- Yukon
Additional information
- Unused sick leave hours do not carry over to the next program year and will not be paid out.
- Employers and self-employed applicants must submit their applications within 30 days of the claimed sick leave period.
- The rebate program does not require proof of illness, but applications are subject to potential audit by the Government of Yukon.
- Employers may voluntarily determine whether to request proof of illness from employees, even though it is not a government requirement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Paid Sick Leave Rebate Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Paid Sick Leave Rebate. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Paid Sick Leave Rebate?
Access up to 40 hours of wages per 12-month period for workers who did not have an existing paid sick leave program as of April 25, 2023, and are sick with illness (or injury not covered by any other act, benefit or program).
Who is eligible for the Paid Sick Leave Rebate program?
To be eligible for the Paid Sick Leave Rebate program, you must:
Operate a Yukon-based business meeting at least 3 specified local business criteria
Comply with the Employment Standards Act
Have business name registered and in compliance with Government of Yukon's Corporate Affairs
What expenses are eligible under Paid Sick Leave Rebate?
Provision of up to 40 hours of paid sick leave per program year for employees or self-employed workers unable to work due to illness.
Who can I contact for more information about the Paid Sick Leave Rebate?
You can contact Government of Yukon by email at ecdev@yukon.ca or by phone at 867-456-3803.
Where is the Paid Sick Leave Rebate available?
The Paid Sick Leave Rebate program is available the province of Yukon.
Is the Paid Sick Leave Rebate a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Paid Sick Leave Rebate is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Paid Sick Leave Rebate?
Paid Sick Leave Rebate is funded by Government of Yukon, Department of Economic Development of Yukon
