Add Comment Question: So I had a family emergency Friday May 25th and was at the hospital until 1 am. I informed my employer around 12 am that I would not be able to be in for my shift as I could not leave the family member alone. The employer has said this is not a real emergency and waited until I asked them on Friday June 1 at 4 pm if I was coming for my shift tomorrow (saturday june 2 11 am) they porceeded to tell me no unless I brought a note from the hospital regarding the personal issue of the family member. In the end I now have no job and am wondering if I can file a wrongful dismissal claim with the labour board? I have been on and off with this employer for the past 13 years. I have been back with them since January 2018. Answer: Thank you for your question. You are allowed personal emergency leave under the Employment Standards Act, and the company is not necessarily allowed to ask for a doctor's note, so this may be considered a wrongful dismissal. We would want to know more about your history with the company, so that we can give you a better idea of your severance entitlements. Please give us a call at the number below to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced employment lawyers in Ottawa. We would be happy to help in any way we can. 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.