Sick Note for Walmart Canada Workers
Walmart Canada requires medical documentation for extended absences. Get a licensed physician's note delivered same day — accepted by all Walmart stores and distribution centres across Canada.
Walmart Sick Day Policy
Paid Sick Days: Walmart Canada provides sick days per provincial minimums. Alberta: 3 paid. Ontario: 3 unpaid protected. BC: 5 paid. Additional paid sick days may be available based on tenure.
Note Required: Walmart typically requires a note for absences of 3+ consecutive days. Some managers request notes for any absence during probation or after multiple call-ins.
How to Submit: Submit to your People Lead (HR) or store manager. Can email the PDF or print and hand in on your return shift.
Deadline: Required within 48 hours of returning to work. Submit sooner to avoid attendance points.
Common Scenarios for Walmart Workers
- Called in sick during holiday season and worried about attendance points
- On probation and manager requires a note for every absence
- Overnight stocker who can't access clinics during the day (sleeping)
- Pharmacy tech who can't work while contagious
- Cashier with back pain from standing 8-hour shifts
- Distribution centre worker with repetitive strain injury
Why Walmart Workers Choose Online Sick Notes
- Overnight stockers sleep during clinic hours — impossible to get a note in person
- Walmart's attendance point system means you can't afford to take another day off for a clinic visit
- Part-time workers may not have benefits covering clinic visits
- Holiday season absences require immediate documentation to avoid termination
- Rural Walmart locations may not have nearby walk-in clinics
Walmart Canada Attendance Policy
Walmart Canada tracks attendance through their internal system. Each unexcused absence adds points to your record. Accumulating too many points within a rolling period can trigger progressive discipline: verbal coaching, written warning, and eventually termination.
However, absences supported by medical documentation are typically coded as 'excused' and don't count against your attendance record. This is why getting a sick note — even for a single day — can be crucial for Walmart workers who have already accumulated points.
- Excused absence (with note): No attendance points added
- Unexcused absence (no note): Points added to your record
- 3+ consecutive days: Medical note required by policy
- During probation: Manager may require note for any absence
- Return from leave: May require return-to-work clearance
All Walmart Departments Covered
MedLetter sick notes are accepted for all Walmart Canada positions and departments:
- Sales floor associates and department managers
- Cashiers and customer service
- Overnight stocking team
- Pharmacy technicians and pharmacists
- Grocery and fresh food departments
- Auto centre technicians
- Distribution centre workers
- E-commerce / online grocery pickup
Overnight Workers: We're Available When Clinics Aren't
If you work Walmart's overnight shift (10 PM - 7 AM), you face a unique challenge: you sleep during the day when clinics are open, and you're awake at night when they're closed. This makes getting a traditional doctor's note nearly impossible without sacrificing your sleep schedule.
MedLetter is available 24/7. Submit your request at 2 AM after your shift, or at 11 PM before it starts. Our physicians review requests around the clock, so you'll have your note without disrupting your sleep.
FAQ
Does Walmart Canada accept online sick notes?
Yes. Walmart Canada accepts sick notes from any licensed physician in Canada. MedLetter notes are issued by provincially-registered physicians (CPSA, CPSO, CPSBC) and include all required elements: physician name, registration number, dates of absence, and signature.
How many sick days does Walmart Canada give?
Walmart Canada provides sick days per provincial minimums: 3 paid days in Alberta, 3 unpaid protected days in Ontario, and 5 paid days in BC. Full-time associates may receive additional paid sick days based on tenure and position.
Will I get fired from Walmart for calling in sick?
You cannot be legally fired for a single legitimate medical absence with documentation. However, Walmart's attendance point system means repeated unexcused absences can lead to termination. A doctor's note ensures your absence is coded as excused, protecting your attendance record.
I'm on probation at Walmart. Do I need a note for one day?
During probation, managers have more discretion to request documentation. While provincial law may not require a note for short absences, providing one during probation demonstrates professionalism and protects you from early termination. It's a $49 investment to protect your new job.
Can I submit my sick note through the Walmart app?
Walmart's internal systems vary by location. Most stores accept sick notes via email to your People Lead, or you can print the PDF and hand it in on your return shift. Ask your People Lead for their preferred submission method.
Get Your Walmart Sick Note - $49