CPHR Manitoba Welcomes Doctors Manitoba's Sick Note Toolkit for HR Professionals

CPHR Manitoba is proud to help Doctors Manitoba in presenting their new toolkit to help employers and HR professionals manage absences without sick notes.

The Government of Manitoba recently announced it will present legislation in the Spring of 2026 that prohibits the use of sick notes for most minor illnesses in the province. This legislation reflects a growing change that is happening in other parts of Canada.

“CPHR Manitoba fully supports the forthcoming legislative changes and the new toolkit,” CPHR Manitoba CEO Ron Gauthier said in a Doctors Manitoba news release. “Eliminating sick notes for short-term minor illnesses will ease pressure on health care, build trust in workplaces, and the toolkit will improve absence management.”

“Employers can transition smoothly with the benefit of this toolkit, upcoming webinars, and the support of human resource professionals.”

According to Doctors Manitoba, this comprehensive toolkit includes clear guidance and useful templates on effective practices to manage absenteeism without sicknotes. This includes:

·      Sick Leave Policy Template for immediate adoption

·      Self-Attestation Form Template for employees to confirm illness without a doctor’s note

·      Absence Management Flow Chart to guide decision-making

·      Guidance for Employee Engagement to support communication and trust

·      Workplace Poster to explain the new approach

·      Employee Health & Wellness Tip Sheet

Free Webinar – Effectively Managing Absences Without Sick Notes: Best Practices for HR Professionals

Are you an HR professional wondering what this legislative change might mean for you? Attend our upcoming webinar. You will learn why sick notes are ineffective, the unintended consequences they create, and proven strategies for managing absences that support operational needs and well-being.

You have two sessions to choose from:

1.        Tuesday, January 13, 2026

2.        February 10, 2026

This webinar is presented by Tory McNally, CPHR and Vice President, Professional Services, TIPI Legacy HR+. Tory has years of experience consulting small to medium businesses as well as First Nation clients.

If you have questions about this new sick note policy or the webinar, please reach out to CPHR Manitoba.