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I have worked for the company since March 2008, I have never been written up, reprimanded etc. I was off work starting Oct 24 for nose surgery. The dr wrote me off on Nov 8 for 3-4 weeks. My work asked what my projected return date was between Nov 19 and Nov 26. I said my projected return would be Nov 26 based on the dates given. Nov 26 I was still having surgery issues and visited the dr. He wrote me off for 3 days and he wrote on the note “totally disabled”. That covered Nov 26,27and 28. The evening of wed Nov 28 I was feeling better and returned to my part time job that evening. The following day I returned to my full time job. Thursday I was called into a meeting and asked 3 times if I had done any activity that I wasn’t supposed to while ill and disabled. I answered no because I hadn’t done anything during the time I was supposed to be working. It was after hours the day before my projected return. Friday they gave me a termination letter with cause stating I had misrepresented my illness and disability because I worked the evening of the 28.

Is Constructive Dismissal the same as Wrongful Dismissal?

I went to work on Friday and they called me in and fired me.I have worked there for 2 1/2 years and they said it was because they couldn’t tell me things.They have me no warning or opportunity to change if needed.Not sure how I’m all of a sudden impossible without them asking what was up

Can I sue for wrongful dismissal if it was during the probationary period?

After two years at my company, I was put on medical leave due to work stress. I was just approved for disability coverage through my insurance, but the same day I got the email from the insurance company, I received a termination letter from my employer. What are my rights?