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The Canadian Press

Posted October 1, 2026 8:40 am

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Employees in Manitoba no longer need to provide a sick note when missing work for a minor illness or injury.

Under the new rules, which come into effect Thursday, employers can’t ask for medical documentation when an employee misses a week or less of work, or 10 days or fewer over a calendar year.

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The government says it made the change to both support workers and reduce the burden on the health-care system.

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