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.

Pregnancy Accommodation Letter in Ontario: Workplace Rights & Documentation

Pregnant workers in Ontario have strong legal protections. Here's how to request workplace accommodations and get the medical documentation you need.

## Pregnancy Accommodation in Ontario Workplaces Pregnancy is a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Your employer has a legal duty to accommodate pregnancy-related needs to the point of undue hardship. This guide explains your rights and how to get proper documentation. ### Your Rights Under Ontario Law **Ontario Human Rights Code:** - Pregnancy is explicitly protected from discrimination - Employers must accommodate pregnancy-related needs - "Undue hardship" is a very high bar for employers to meet - Protection extends to fertility treatments, miscarriage, and postpartum recovery **Employment Standards Act:** - 17 weeks of unpaid pregnancy leave (can start up to 17 weeks before due date) - 61 or 63 weeks of parental leave - Job protection during and after leave - Cannot be penalized for pregnancy-related absences ### Common Pregnancy Accommodations | Trimester | Common Accommodations | |---|---| | First (weeks 1-12) | Flexible schedule for morning sickness, frequent bathroom breaks, reduced exposure to nausea triggers | | Second (weeks 13-26) | Modified lifting restrictions, ergonomic seating, more frequent breaks, reduced standing time | | Third (weeks 27-40) | Reduced hours, work-from-home options, elimination of physical tasks, closer parking | ### When You Need a Medical Letter You'll need documentation for: - **Modified duties** — Lifting restrictions, no exposure to chemicals, reduced standing - **Schedule changes** — Reduced hours, flexible start times, work-from-home - **Leave before 4 weeks prior to due date** — If medical complications require earlier leave - **Extended accommodations postpartum** — If recovery takes longer than standard leave ### What the Accommodation Letter Should Include A strong pregnancy accommodation letter contains: 1. Confirmation of pregnancy (without specific details your employer doesn't need) 2. Specific functional limitations (e.g., "cannot lift over 10 kg") 3. Recommended accommodations 4. Duration of accommodations needed 5. Physician signature and CPSO credentials ### Your Employer's Obligations Your employer must: - Take your accommodation request seriously - Engage in a good-faith dialogue about solutions - Implement accommodations unless they cause "undue hardship" - Not require you to take leave if accommodations are possible - Not reduce your pay for accommodation (unless hours are reduced at your request) Your employer cannot: - Require you to disclose your due date (unless relevant to accommodation planning) - Reassign you to a lesser position as "accommodation" - Create a hostile environment to pressure you to leave - Deny promotions or training opportunities due to pregnancy ### High-Risk Pregnancy Documentation If your pregnancy is high-risk, you may need documentation for: - Complete bed rest orders - Frequent medical appointment accommodations - Emergency leave provisions - Short-term disability claims ### How MedLetter Can Help Our CPSO-registered physicians can provide: - Pregnancy accommodation letters with specific workplace restrictions - Modified duties documentation - Letters supporting early pregnancy leave - Return-to-work documentation after pregnancy complications **Need a pregnancy accommodation letter? [Get started here](/get-started/workplace_accommodation)**