Paid sick days for employees continues to be a hot topic as the coronavirus pandemic rages on, with the top two stories over the past week focusing on legislation that’s tackling the issue at the federal and provincial levels.

Here are the five most popular news stories of the week:

1. B.C. giving workers five paid sick days starting in 2022

2. Liberals introducing legislation on paid sick days for federally regulated employees

3.Air Canada, unions reach agreement to wind down pension trust

4. OMERS committing to net zero, UPP facing divestment calls from university staff

5. UPP appointing Omo Akintan as chief people officer