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I have been terminated for missing one day of work for medical reason and I have a note to prove it, can they terminate me just like that?

My son was hired at a union shop in Whitby. He left a full time job to take this position. He did have a physical at some point. He started at the factory on Oct.27, 2014. Last Wed., Nov. 12th, he was let go. They had noticed watching him work, he was doing stretches etc. and checked that he was off from work last summer for a few days due to a back problem. They dismissed him due to the Back trouble. This seems totally unfair since he left a full time good job to try a new venture with a future since it was a Union shop. Does he have any recourse.

if you are 65 or over does it dis qualify you from recieving disability pay .

After 28 years of service working for RBC, 22 years part time, the last 5 years alternate Saturdays, I've been told my work hours, although remaining the same # per pay period, will involve working every Saturday. They know I Go up to my family cottage every other weekend year round. they also know I have a child with a serious illness that can be life threatening. I've told them thus doesn't work for me with my work/life balance and was told my needs will not come before the needs of the client.

I was accused of sexual harassment at work, I was told I would be given an oppertunity to defend myself, weeks latter I was told I was terminated for it, i was not given the chance to defend myself and was told all evidence that was used against me was confidential so I was not able to refute it. Is this wrongful dismissal?