Extended leave

[Guest Lynda Cronin]

I have written and am currently editing a book which will be published this Fall by CDG MacMillan Canada. I am trying to locate information on the extent to which the private sector provides extended leave benefits to its employees. These might include self-funded leave, such as the deferred salary leave plans offered by much of the public sector, paid leave or simply extended leave without pay. Would anyone have any information on this topic or any advice on other possible sources? I very much appreciate any assistance and will, of course, acknowledge assistance received in the book.