Workforce Relations
2020/2021 Reduced Workweek Plan (5 days)
Why am I required to participate in the Reduced Workweek Plan?
COVID-19 has had an unprecedented effect on how we work and live. It has also created significant financial pressures on the province, including in the Manitoba Public Service.
The Manitoba Government and its Unions have agreed that employees will take five (5) unpaid days off by March 12, 2021. These savings are part of a broader government effort to modestly offset the extraordinary additional expenditures associated with our frontline COVID-19 response and recovery efforts while avoiding layoffs.
The approach will also apply to non-unionized employees including managers up to and including Deputy Ministers.
- For approximate impact on net pay, go to Reduced Workweek Deductions
- For Frequently Asked Questions, go to Reduced Workweek FAQ
