In Ontario, nannies and caregivers are generally covered under the Employment Standards Act (ESA) as “domestic workers.” They are entitled to three unpaid sick days per calendar year. This is part of the three days of unpaid sick leave allowed for employees who have been employed for at least two consecutive weeks.
However, some employers may choose to offer additional paid or unpaid sick days as part of their employment contract. It’s also important to note that if the nanny is working under a specific contract, it may include terms that provide more generous sick leave benefits.