Last reviewed and updated: July 2026 by a licensed Canadian physician
Need a sick note in Newfoundland and Labrador? 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 NL 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 NL employers must accept them under the Labour Standards Act.
Under Newfoundland and Labrador's Labour Standards Act, employees are entitled to up to 7 unpaid sick days per year after 30 days of continuous employment.
Most sick notes are delivered within 2-6 hours during business hours. Priority delivery (1-2 hours) is available for an additional fee.
Absolutely. MedLetter is fully online, so whether you're in St. John's, Corner Brook, Labrador City, or a remote community, you can get a physician-signed sick note delivered to your email.
You need to be working or residing in Newfoundland and Labrador. Our physician will review your request and issue the note if clinically appropriate.