Bill 110: An Act to Amend the Employment Standards Act S.P.E.I 2024, c.66

This affects virtually every employer in Prince Edward Island, regardless of industry or size — from a small restaurant or retail shop with a handful of staff to larger employers in tourism, healthcare, construction, or agriculture. If you run a business and manage employees, you can no longer ask workers to bring in a doctor's note to justify taking sick time off. This changes a common day-to-day HR practice, particularly for small business owners who rely on medical documentation to manage scheduling, coverage, and attendance. It reduces administrative friction for employees calling in sick but means employers will need to take workers at their word without formal verification.