Add Comment Question: I have been fired while on sick leave. I was told my job would be waiting for me when I was ready to come back. When I informed my employer I was ready to come back, I was told she wanted to meet with me in person to discuss me not coming back to work. I have been with the company for just under 8 years. What are my rights and what am I entitled to? Answer: Thank you for contacting our firm. It is not actually illegal to terminate an employee while they are on sick leave. However, doing so does raise the potential for a claim against the employer if the termination was as a result of the leave or the underlying cause of the leave. Even if you were terminated for reasons unrelated to the leave, you may still be entitled to a severance package. We would need more information before advising on the potential extent of your entitlements. If you would like to schedule a consultation, please contact us at the number below. 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.