As of November 9, 2020, the Treasury Board’s Policy on 699 was amended for employees who are facing caregiving challenges resulting from school or daycare closure. Employees are encouraged, as a primary step, to make alternate arrangements, such as flexible hours of work, with their manager. If no flexible arrangement is feasible, employees are required to use paid leave options under the collective agreement and will have to take all leave credits under the family-related and vacation provisions before requesting “Other Leave with Pay” under 699. It is generally expected that you will continue to work some hours during the week if you are granted leave under 699.