Add Comment Question: I Have been off work on a sick leave for 9 and a 1/2 months. I recently approached my employer to inform him that I would be ready to return to work. I was greeted with a somewhat cold response follwed by a request for a doctors note. I work in a cafeteria and was responsible for the day to day operation with one additional part time worker. My regular work week consisted of 37 1/2 hours at an hourly rate of $14.00. I am 53 years old and have been employed for 2 years and 4 months. A record of employment was issued at the time indicating sick leave. A doctors note was never requested initially. If my employer fails to have me return to work, is this wrongful dismissal? Also, is my employer entitled to a doctors note indicating that I am fit to return to work? Answer: If you employer fails to return you to the workplace you would be entitled to severance and may be entitled to significant human rights damages. I would encourage you to visit the severance pay calculator our firm has developed to see what you are owed (www.SeverancePayCalculator.com). If you are terminated, do not sign anything and contact us right away. To answer your second question, your employer is entitled to require a doctor's note indicating you are fit for work. 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.