Add Comment Question: I've been off on sick leave because of stress at work. Now that I am to return I have asked my employer to allow me to work in a different area. He doesn't want me to return to work and has asked me to give him a letter of resignation. If I don't he told me he has no choice but to fire me. The company is closing down for the winter and I would be laid off within two weeks of returning and my employer won't agree to just giving me an early lay off either. Should I sign the letter of resignation? Answer: You should not resign because if you do you would lose your termination entitlements. The medical leave, potential layoff and pressure put on you to resign constitute a complicated scenario and what you do or say can be used against you by your employer. You need legal advice in your dealings with your employer so I encourage you to contact us at the number below as soon as possible. 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.