Manitoba Drops Sick-Note Rule for Short-Term Absences
Manitoba will no longer require a doctor's note for absences of a week or less, or up to ten days per year, for minor illnesses or injuries, replacing the previous requirement.
GMNA Winnipeg
Effective Oct. 1, 2026, Manitoba's government announced new regulations that remove the requirement for a medical note when an employee is absent for a week or less, or up to ten days in a calendar year, due to a minor illness or injury.
The change replaces the former rule that workers had to provide a doctor's note for short‑term sick leave.
