Scope
Introduction
This directive recognizes that an employee who is on assignment abroad may be absent from work due to an illness which is not endemic to Canada or an injury that would not normally occur in Canada and provides for leave taken for medical reasons (physical and/or psychological) as a result of a post-attributable illness or injury to not be charged to an employee's leave credits.
Directive
47.1 Application
47.1.1 Where Health Canada determines that an illness is not endemic to Canada, the deputy head may authorize leave for post-attributable illness, taking into account employer supported programs.
47.1.2 Where Health Canada determines that an injury gives rise to circumstances not normally experienced in Canada, the deputy head may authorize leave for absences due to the injury for a period which is in excess of that which would normally be incurred in Canada, taking into account employer supported programs.
47.1.3 The provisions of subsections 47.1.1 and 47.1.2 shall apply regardless of the location of the employee's place of assignment at the time of absence.
47.1.4 Other absences due to illness or injury not covered by this directive are subject to the provisions of the appropriate collective agreement or applicable regulations.