British Columbia ends sick note requirement for short-term absences to ease doctor workload.

British Columbia is changing its employment standards to eliminate the need for sick notes for short-term absences, aiming to reduce the administrative burden on healthcare workers. The move, which follows a decade of advocacy, is expected to free up doctors' time and be in place before the fall respiratory illness season. The new rules clarify that employers cannot request a note from a healthcare provider for short-term absences.