ARCHIVED - H1N1 Flu Virus – Information for Employees of the Core Public Administration

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The health, safety and well-being of all Canadians, including federal public service employees across the country, are of the utmost importance to the Government of Canada.

In its role of supporting the Treasury Board as the Employer of the core public administration¹, the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) coordinates communications with employees and their bargaining agents regarding the H1N1 flu virus.

TBS also provides guidance and information to departments and agencies of the core public administration on human resources issues that may arise as a result of the H1N1 flu virus. This includes guidance on matters such as pay and leave provisions and occupational health and safety issues.

The guidance contained in these Frequently Asked Questions is aligned with science-based health information provided by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), which offers advice to the general public, and Health Canada's Workplace Health and Public Safety Programme (WHPSP), which offers guidance to the Treasury Board as the Employer of the core public administration.

All federal public service employees are invited to consult the following sources of information:

The Fightflu.ca portal provides up-to-date information on the H1N1 flu virus for all Canadians, including tips on what individuals can do to protect themselves. The Public Health Agency of Canada website provides health and travel advisories and other information intended for Canadians and health professionals. It also lists actions taken by the Government of Canada to slow the spread of the virus.

• For Occupational Health and Safety advice intended for public service employees, please see the Health Canada's Workplace Health and Public Safety Programme advisories below:
  • Occupational Health Advice for Federal Departments and Agencies of the Core Public Administration and their Employees during the H1N1 Flu Pandemic;
  • Occupational Health Advice for Federal Employees Working or Traveling Outside of Canada during the H1N1 Flu Pandemic; and
  • Frequently Asked Questions regarding H1N1 Flu Virus Reducing the Spread of Infections and Viruses in the Federal Workplace.
• Human Resources and Skills Development Canada provides information to employers and to employees on their responsibilities and rights under the Canada Labour Code.
• All employees should also visit the internal website of their own organization or contact their manager for information pertaining to their specific workplaces.

Frequently Asked Questions

• General Information
• Human Resources Issues – Responsibilities and Rights
• Human Resources Issues – Teleworking
• Human Resources Issues – Leave and Benefits
• Business Continuity Planning and Public Service Readiness Plan
• Critical Services and Work Assignments

* An asterisk indicates a new question and answer.

Other Frequently Asked Questions of Interest:

• H1N1 Flu Virus - Frequently Asked Questions for Employers and Employees – Labour Program - Human Resources and Social Development Canada
• Frequently Asked Questions regarding H1N1 Flu Virus Reducing the Spread of Infections and Viruses in the Federal Workplace - Workplace Health and Public Safety Programme - Health Canada
• Occupational Health Advice for Federal Employees Working or Traveling Outside of Canada during the H1N1 Flu Pandemic - Workplace Health and Public Safety Programme - Health Canada
• Occupational Health Advice for Federal Departments and Agencies of the Core Public Administration and their Employees during the H1N1 Flu Pandemic - Workplace Health and Public Safety Programme - Health Canada