The Impact of B.C.’s New Sick-Note Ban on Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Claims

Posted on by Ben Tarnow

British Columbia has moved to eliminate the routine doctor’s note for short-term sick leave. Under Bill 11, recent amendments to the Employment Standards Act [RSBC 1996] CHAPTER 113 clarify that employers cannot require a physician’s sick note for brief illnesses.

For lawyers handling short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) … Continue reading