Yes, online sick notes are 100% legal in British Columbia. CPSBC-registered physicians can issue medical documentation via virtual consultations. Learn your rights.
Yes. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) allows physicians to provide medical documentation through virtual consultations. Online sick notes from CPSBC-registered physicians are legally equivalent to in-person notes.
No. Under BC's Employment Standards Act, employers cannot dictate how you obtain medical documentation. A note from any CPSBC-registered physician is valid regardless of consultation method.
A valid BC sick note must: (1) be issued by a CPSBC-registered physician, (2) include the physician's name and registration number, (3) state the dates you were unable to work, and (4) be signed by the physician. MedLetter notes meet all requirements.
BC provides 5 paid sick days and 3 unpaid sick days per year. Employers may request a medical note after 3 consecutive days absent. MedLetter provides same-day documentation that meets all BC requirements.
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