Sick notes, or medical notes, are a common way for employers to verify an employee’s medical related illness from work. Recently, there has been a significant shift towards reducing an employer’s requirement for such notes.
Legal changes across the country are reflecting this. The rationale for this change is to remove the administrative burden for healthcare providers and employers along with reducing the risk for employees who must visit medical clinics, potentially exposing others and delaying recovery. The Canadian Medical Association has long advocated for the elimination of sick notes in the workplace, noting the burden they place on physicians and the potential for misuse.
Read on for a snapshot of what is happening across Canada regarding sick notes.
