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Classification for main reason for absence from work (main reason for time lost)
This classification was approved as a departmental standard on July 15, 1998.
1
Respondent's own illness or disability
1.1
Illness
1.2
Accident
1.3
Disability
1.4
Other health-related reason
2
Personal or family responsibilities
2.1
Maternity/paternity leave
2.2
Caring for own children
2.3
Caring for elderly relative(s)
2.4
Other personal or family responsibilities
3
Education, training or school leave
4
Weather (short-term condition such as flood or blizzard)
5
Job started/ended in week (only for part-week absences)
6
Business/economic reasons
6.1
Temporary lay-off, seasonal
6.2
Temporary lay-off, other reasons
6.3
Material shortages, plant maintenance or repair, etc.
7
Labour dispute
7.1
Strike
7.2
Lockout
8
Vacation or holiday
9
Other
