Add Comment Question: Worked for s company for 13 years went on sick leave for surgery in April was off for 8 weeks prior to going on sick leave was given a warning email nothing on official letter head. In 13 years never been given a warning, was told needed to improve by July 31st. How can that be possible if I was on sick leave for 8 weeks. On my return was changed to a new position and division now 12 weeks after my return was told that it is a restructuring and the position was eliminated. Was given 8 months pay. Is this all that they did legit? Answer: Thank you for your question. If you were provided with 8 months of pay, then you were terminated "without. cause", which means that your performance is ultimately irrelevant. However, there is a possible discrimination complaint here, and it is also possible that you are entitled to more than the 8 months that they gave you, depending on other factors that aren't covered in your question. Prior to signing anything, I would strongly recommend consulting with a lawyer. 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.