Sick Note for Work Absence in Alberta

Your employer asked for a sick note and you don't have one yet. We can help — get an official doctor's note without visiting a clinic.

The Scenario

Many Alberta employees are caught off guard when their employer requests documentation after a sick day. Under Alberta Employment Standards, employers can request reasonable proof of illness, but you are not required to disclose your specific diagnosis. A general sick note confirming you were unfit for work is sufficient in most cases.

Steps to Get Your Sick Note

  1. Submit our 5-minute online form describing your symptoms
  2. A CPSA-registered physician reviews your submission
  3. Receive your official sick note PDF same day
  4. Forward the note to your employer via email

Your Legal Rights in Alberta

Under Alberta's Employment Standards Code, employees are entitled to up to 5 days of job-protected personal and family responsibility leave per year. Employers may request documentation, but the note only needs to confirm you were unable to work — not your specific condition.

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

Can my employer fire me for taking a sick day?

No. Alberta Employment Standards protect employees from termination for taking legitimate sick leave. If you have documentation, you are protected.

Does the note say what I was sick with?

No. Our notes confirm you were medically unfit for work on the specified date(s) without disclosing your diagnosis. This is standard practice.

What if I was sick last week and need a note now?

We can issue retroactive sick notes for recent absences (within 7 days). Simply indicate the dates you were unwell on the form.

Is this widely accepted by Alberta employers?

Yes. Our notes are issued by CPSA-registered physicians and meet all legal requirements for employment documentation in Alberta.

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