Are MedLetter documents legitimate?

Yes. Every letter is reviewed and signed by a physician registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA). Our documents include the physician's CPSA registration number, official letterhead, and signature.

How quickly will I receive my letter?

Most letters are delivered within 2-4 hours during business hours. Some complex requests may take up to 24 hours.

What provinces does MedLetter serve?

MedLetter serves patients in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario. Our physicians are licensed with the CPSA, CPSBC, and CPSO respectively, providing medical documents to patients within their jurisdictions.

What is an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) letter?

An ESA letter is an official document from a licensed physician stating that you have a mental health condition that benefits from the companionship of an emotional support animal. This letter can be used for housing accommodation requests.

How much does a sick note cost?

A sick note from MedLetter costs $49 CAD. This is a one-time flat fee with no hidden costs.

Can Your Ontario Employer Fire You for Calling in Sick?

In Ontario, employers generally cannot fire you for taking legitimate sick leave. Learn your protections and how proper documentation safeguards your position.

## Short Answer: Generally No In Ontario, employers cannot fire you simply for taking legitimate sick leave. ## When Termination for Illness Is Illegal - Using statutory sick days under the ESA - Having a disability that requires accommodation - Taking leave for a legitimate medical condition - Filing a WSIB claim ## When Termination May Be Legal - Absent without notification (job abandonment) - Exhausted all leave and cannot return for an extended period (frustration of contract) - Dishonest about illness - Absence creates genuine undue hardship ## How Documentation Protects You A proper sick note creates a paper trail proving absences were legitimate medical leave — making any termination potentially wrongful. ## What to Do If You're Threatened Document everything, get a sick note, contact the Ontario Ministry of Labour, and consider consulting an employment lawyer. MedLetter provides within 6 hours sick notes that serve as legal documentation.