Sick leave · Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador paid and unpaid sick leave.
How many sick days Newfoundland and Labrador law gives an employee and whether they are paid. Enter your length of service to see your days.
Newfoundland and Labrador: 7 days of unpaid sick leave or family responsibility leave each year after 30 continuous days with the employer.
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Newfoundland and Labrador: paid sick leave rules in detail
| Point | What the source says |
|---|---|
| Days | 7 per year (shared with family responsibility leave) |
| Paid? | Unpaid |
| Qualifying period | 30 continuous days |
| Sick note | The Act does not require one but does not stop an employer from requiring it |
Notes on this rule
Unused days expire at the end of the year.
How to use this page
Enter your days of continuous employment with the current employer and, if you like, your pay for one day. The calculator checks the qualifying period and returns the paid and unpaid days the statute gives. Part days, carry-over and employer top-ups are not modelled.
Sources, read directly 19 October 2026: Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Standards Act, s. 43.11; Your Rights at Work (Labour Standards guide, April 2026).
Frequently asked questions
How many sick days does a Newfoundland and Labrador employee get?
Newfoundland and Labrador: 7 days of unpaid sick leave or family responsibility leave each year after 30 continuous days with the employer.
Do I need to have worked a minimum time first?
The qualifying period is: 30 continuous days with the same employer. The calculator above uses your days of continuous employment against that threshold.
Can my employer ask for a doctor’s note?
The Act does not require one but does not stop an employer from requiring it
Can an employer or a contract give more than this?
Yes. These are statutory minimums. An employment contract, workplace policy or collective agreement can give more, but not less. Union members should check their collective agreement as well.
Where does this Newfoundland and Labrador information come from?
Every figure on this page was read on 19 October 2026 from: Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Standards Act, s. 43.11; Your Rights at Work (Labour Standards guide, April 2026). The links are listed under the rules table above. If a source changes, this page is regenerated from one data file and the verified date is updated.
Reference only — not legal advice
This page states the statutory sick leave entitlement from the published employment-standards legislation or the government’s own guide, read on 19 October 2026. It is not legal advice, does not model a collective agreement or an individual contract, and rules change. For a binding answer, contact the employment standards office named in the source or a lawyer.