Sick Note for Parents Staying Home with a Sick Child

Your child is sick and you need to stay home. Get the documentation your employer needs — without dragging your sick kid to a clinic.

The Scenario

Parents in Alberta often face an impossible choice: take your sick child to a walk-in clinic just to get a note for your employer, or risk disciplinary action at work. Our service eliminates this problem. You can get documentation for family responsibility leave without leaving your home or exposing your sick child to a waiting room full of other sick people.

Steps to Get Your Sick Note

  1. Submit our online form — select 'Family Care' as the reason
  2. Describe your child's symptoms and the care required
  3. A physician reviews and issues your family care note
  4. Receive your documentation same day

Your Legal Rights in Alberta

Alberta's Employment Standards Code provides up to 5 days of job-protected personal and family responsibility leave per year. This includes caring for a sick child. Your employer can request documentation, and a note confirming you needed to provide care for a dependent is legally sufficient.

How MedLetter Works

  1. Fill out the online form describing your situation (2 minutes)
  2. A CPSA-registered Alberta physician reviews your request
  3. Your signed sick note is delivered to your email same day (same day)

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a note for my child or for myself?

You need a note for yourself confirming you were required to provide care for a sick dependent. We issue this type of documentation.

Can I get a note for multiple days?

Yes. If your child's illness requires multiple days of care, we can issue a note covering the full period (up to 5 days per request).

What if my employer doesn't accept family care notes?

Alberta law protects your right to family responsibility leave. If your employer refuses to accept legitimate documentation, they may be in violation of Employment Standards.

Do both parents need separate notes?

No. Only the parent who stayed home from work needs documentation. One note per absence is sufficient.

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