Government
Medical Leave
Published date:
June 29, 2026
An employee is entitled to up to 27 weeks of job-protected, unpaid medical leave when they are unable to work for a period of time due to medical treatment, recovery from an illness or injury, organ or tissue donation, gender affirming care, or other prescribed medical treatment or procedures. An employee qualifies if they have worked at least 90 days prior to the leave.
This information is meant to serve as a guide only. You are advised to consult the Employment Standards Act to view the legislation. Where difference exists between this information and the legislation, the Act will be considered correct.