Paid Sick Leave Rebate

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

• Step 1: Gather Required Documentation
  • Ensure you have all necessary documents, such as business licence (or equivalent), paystubs indicating sick leave hours paid, sick leave policy (if applicable), employee pay stub for the period before sick leave, and any additional timesheets or schedules if required (for employers).
  • For self-employed applicants, collect your most recent Notice of Assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency, Income and Tax Benefit Return (showing Self-Employment Income line 13500), business registration with Government of Yukon Corporate Affairs (if applicable), valid business licence or equivalent, and utility bill, lease, or other proof of business location.
• Step 2: Verify Eligible Sick Leave
  • Confirm that the sick leave period and hours to be claimed meet program requirements.
  • Ensure employees have used all paid sick leave available through their employer before claiming additional hours (employers).
• Step 3: Complete the Online Application
  • Access the official Yukon Paid Sick Leave Rebate portal online.
  • Fill out the application form with accurate business and employee/self-employed worker information.
  • Affirm that you are using the program in good faith and all information submitted is complete and accurate.
• Step 4: Upload and Submit Supporting Documents
  • Upload all required supporting documentation as specified for your applicant type (employer or self-employed).
  • Submit the completed application and documentation online within 30 days of the claimed sick leave period.
• Step 5: Application Review and Reimbursement
  • The Government of Yukon will review the application and may request additional information or documentation if necessary.
  • Once approved, receive reimbursement for the eligible sick leave hours paid out.
  • Note: Applications may be subject to audit by the Government of Yukon.

• 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.