Last reviewed and updated: July 2026 by a licensed Canadian physician
PEI's brand-new Employment Standards Act took effect June 30, 2026 — the biggest overhaul in decades. Employers can now only request a sick note after 5 or more consecutive days (up from 3). Employees get 4 unpaid sick days per year after just 30 days of employment, plus graduated paid sick days (1-3 days based on tenure). With PEI's doctor shortage affecting over 30% of Islanders, MedLetter connects you with a CPSPEI-registered physician who delivers a signed sick note to your inbox same day — no clinic visit, no ER wait, $49 flat fee.
Yes. Sick notes issued by CPSPEI-registered physicians via telehealth carry the same legal weight as notes from in-person visits. PEI's new Employment Standards Act (effective June 30, 2026) makes no distinction between virtual and in-person documentation, and now accepts notes from a broader range of health professionals.
Under PEI's new Employment Standards Act (effective June 30, 2026), employers can only request a medical certificate after 5 or more consecutive days of absence — up from the previous 3-day threshold. For absences of 1-4 days, your employer cannot legally require a sick note.
Under the new June 2026 law: 4 unpaid sick days per year after 30 days of employment. Paid sick days are graduated: 1 paid day in year 2, 2 paid days in year 3, and 3 paid days in year 4 and beyond. You also get up to 27 weeks of unpaid medical leave for serious illness.
Most sick notes are delivered within 2-6 hours during business hours. Submit before 3 PM AST and you'll typically have your note the same day.
Yes. Over 30% of PEI residents lack a family doctor. MedLetter provides access to a CPSPEI-registered physician who can issue a sick note without an existing patient relationship — no patient roster required.
PEI completely replaced its Employment Standards Act — the first overhaul in decades. Key changes: sick note threshold raised from 3 to 5 consecutive days, 4 unpaid sick days (up from 3), eligibility after 30 days (down from 6 months), graduated paid sick days (1-3 based on tenure), notes accepted from more health professionals, and 27 weeks of medical leave for serious illness.
Yes. Both UPEI and Holland College accept sick notes from licensed physicians regardless of whether the consultation was virtual or in-person. Our notes include all required elements: physician name, registration number, dates, and signature.