Manitoba employers: Sick note rules have changed. Is your workplace ready?

As of October 1, Manitoba has eliminated most routine sick notes. This is an important step toward reducing unnecessary paperwork for doctors and improving access to care for Manitobans.

We know this is a significant change for employers. That’s why Doctors Manitoba has partnered with CPHR Manitoba to offer free tools and practical advice to help workplaces manage absenteeism effectively, without relying on sick notes.

📅 Join the free webinar on October 14 at noon. Register Here.

🎯 Download our free employer toolkit here.

Previously, Manitobans were asked for more than 600,000 sick notes each year, taking tens of thousands of hours away from patient care.

By eliminating most routine sick notes, we estimate Manitoba could free up capacity equivalent to as many as 300,000 doctor appointments annually. But realizing that benefit depends on employers updating their workplace policies.

Help us turn less paperwork into better access to care. Review your workplace policies, share these resources with your HR team, and join us on October 14.

Thank you to CPHR Manitoba, the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce and the Manitoba Federation of Labour for supporting this important change.