Bill 106: An Act to Amend the Employment Standards Act

This affects all employers in Prince Edward Island, regardless of industry or size — from solo operators running a small restaurant or retail shop to larger businesses with full teams. If you currently ask staff to bring in a doctor's note before approving sick leave, you would no longer be allowed to do that. This touches everyday HR and scheduling decisions, particularly for businesses like hospitality, retail, construction, and healthcare where managing short-notice absences is a regular part of running the operation. Small business owners who rely heavily on each employee showing up will need to adjust how they handle and document sick leave requests.