Scrap sick notes for minor illnesses like colds, says CMA

The Canadian Medical Association wants to eliminate sick note requirements by companies for employees with short-term minor illnesses, saying they burden physicians with unnecessary administrative tasks.

Scrap sick notes for minor illnesses like colds, says CMA
A doctor writes a note on an Rx pad.

The Canadian Medical Association wants to eliminate sick note requirements by companies for employees with short-term minor illnesses, saying they burden physicians with unnecessary administrative tasks.