The Employment Standards Code is amended to limit when an employer may require a sick note from an employee who is absent from work due to injury or illness. The employer may require a sick note only if the absence continues for more than a week or the employee has been absent on more than 10 scheduled workdays in the same calendar year. The employer must accept a sick note from a variety of health professionals and must reimburse the employee for the cost. A certificate from a physician may be required for an employee to take certain leaves under the Code, such as a long-term leave for serious injury or illness. For maternity leave, the certificate may also be issued by a midwife.