Sick Note for Loblaws & Shoppers Drug Mart Workers
Work at Loblaws, Shoppers, No Frills, or Real Canadian Superstore? Get a licensed physician's sick note same day. Accepted by all Loblaw Companies banners across Canada.
Loblaws / Shoppers Drug Mart Sick Day Policy
Paid Sick Days: Follows provincial minimums. Many Loblaw Companies positions are unionized (UFCW) with additional sick leave provisions in the collective agreement.
Note Required: Varies by banner and union status. Generally required for 3+ consecutive days. Some managers request for any absence during probation.
How to Submit: Submit to your department manager or store HR. Email or printed copy accepted at most locations.
Deadline: Typically required on your first shift back.
Common Scenarios for Loblaws / Shoppers Drug Mart Workers
- Grocery clerk with cold/flu — handling food while sick is a health code issue
- Pharmacy assistant who can't work while contagious
- Overnight stock crew member who sleeps during clinic hours
- Part-time student worker who can't miss another day for a clinic visit
- Deli/bakery worker with stomach illness
- Cashier with severe back pain from standing all shift
Why Loblaws / Shoppers Drug Mart Workers Choose Online Sick Notes
- Grocery workers handle food — you can't work sick, but you also can't afford a clinic day
- Overnight stockers sleep during clinic hours
- Part-time workers may not have benefits to cover clinic visits
- Multiple Loblaw banners means you might work at different locations with different managers
- Unionized workers benefit from documented absences for grievance protection
Covers All Loblaw Companies Banners
MedLetter sick notes are accepted at every Loblaw Companies location in Canada:
- Loblaws
- Shoppers Drug Mart / Pharmaprix
- No Frills
- Real Canadian Superstore
- Valu-mart
- Your Independent Grocer (YIG)
- Wholesale Club
- T&T Supermarket
- Loblaw Distribution Centres
Food Handlers and Pharmacy Staff
If you work in departments that handle food (deli, bakery, produce, meat) or pharmaceuticals (Shoppers pharmacy), you have additional obligations to stay home when symptomatic. Health regulations require food handlers to be symptom-free before returning to work.
A MedLetter sick note documents both your absence and can confirm your fitness to return, satisfying food safety requirements and your manager simultaneously.
FAQ
Does Loblaws accept online sick notes?
Yes. All Loblaw Companies banners accept notes from any licensed physician in Canada. MedLetter notes are issued by provincially-registered physicians and meet all legal requirements.
I'm unionized (UFCW). Does my collective agreement require a specific type of note?
UFCW collective agreements with Loblaw Companies require a 'medical certificate' for extended absences. MedLetter notes qualify as medical certificates — they're issued by licensed physicians on medical letterhead with all required credentials.
Can my Shoppers Drug Mart manager fire me for one sick day?
No. Canadian employment standards protect employees from termination for legitimate medical absences. With a doctor's note, you have strong documentation that your absence was medically necessary.
I work at No Frills part-time. Do I get sick days?
Yes. Provincial sick leave protections apply to all employees regardless of hours worked. In Alberta: 3 paid days after 90 days. Ontario: 3 unpaid protected days. BC: 5 paid days after 90 days.
Get Your Loblaws / Shoppers Drug Mart Sick Note - $49