Add Comment Question: I am on maternity leave and was told that I will be dismissed next week. Can they do that? Answer: That is illegal. They have an obligation under both the Employment Standards Act and the Human Rights Code to take you back. It is very important that you call me to discuss. Comment: I was on maternity and I got graves disease as a result. So had a sick note for an extra 2 months. I didnt show up.for a shift I was never told about and he said that I abondoned my post and told me today that he had sent me a resignation letter. Can he do that. Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.