On April 8, 2026, Matt MacFarlane, Leader of the Third Party of Prince Edward Island, introduced Bill 106, An Act to Amend the Employment Standards Act, a private member's bill, in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island, proposing a significant change to the administration of employee sick leave.
Key Legislative Change
- Employers would be prohibited from requiring medical certificates (sick notes) when an employee takes a job-protected leave due to illness or injury under the Prince Edward Island Employment Standards Act.