On November 12, 2025, the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia announced the amendment of the province’s Employment Standards Act Regulation ...

Recent amendments to the British Columbia Employment Standards Act (ESA) limit an employer’s ability to request medical notes for short-term ...

A government statement says that under new employment standards regulations, an employer can't ask for a note for the first two health-related absences of up to five consecutive days in the same year.

In May, Saskatchewan also passed new legislation covering sick notes, which takes effect Jan. 1, 2026. It restricts employers ...

These changes will allow health-care providers to spend more time with patients who need medical care instead of just filling ...

Employers across British Columbia are preparing for significant changes to workplace policy as the provincial government moves to amend the Employment Standards Act, introducing up to 27 weeks of ...