Last reviewed and updated: July 2026 by a licensed Canadian physician
Need a sick note in New Brunswick? MedLetter connects you with a licensed Canadian physician who can issue an official doctor's note same day. No walk-in clinic visit required. Your note is delivered to your inbox within hours — accepted by all New Brunswick employers, schools, and institutions.
Yes. Our sick notes are issued by a licensed Canadian physician and carry the same legal weight as notes from in-person visits. All New Brunswick employers must accept them under the Employment Standards Act.
Under New Brunswick's Employment Standards Act, employees are entitled to up to 5 unpaid sick days per year after 90 days of continuous employment, plus 3 paid sick days.
Most sick notes are delivered within 2-6 hours during business hours. Priority delivery (1-2 hours) is available for an additional fee.
No. MedLetter provides fully virtual sick notes. A licensed physician reviews your request online and issues a signed note if clinically appropriate.
No. New Brunswick's Employment Standards Act protects employees from termination for taking legitimate sick leave. A physician-signed sick note provides documentation of your medical absence.