Members have had some questions about changes to how and when employers can ask for sick notes.

The changes are part of Bill 11 – The Employment Standards Code Amendment Act and they came into effect on October 1st.

Key highlights:

• Employers cannot ask for a sick note if:
  • An employee is sick and misses a week or less.
  • An employee is sick and misses 10 days or less in the same calendar year, even if those days are spread out.
• If an employer requires a sick note, they must reimburse the employee for any reasonable amount charged by the
  health professional that provided the note.

***More information can be found by checking out the Government of Manitoba’s Fact sheet here or by contacting the RETTA office.