Add Comment Question: I worked for a company for over a year then I broke my hand on my own time and could not go back to work for 12 weeks. I was on a sick leave for that time. When I returned to work I had a really bad week and missed two days. I was fired on the spot with zero warning. And my ROE said I was fired under probationary period... how did I go back to probation? I was even doing in class training that they made me attend during my 12 weeks off? Is that really how it works? Answer: Thank you for reaching out to our firm. Outside of a probationary period, an employer can only terminate someone's employment without notice or severance if the employer can establish that they had just cause. With that in mind, they likely owe you severance here; however, we will need more information from you about the situation and your final week before providing a final opinion. If you would like to set-up a consultation with one of our employment lawyers, please contact the number below and we will be happy to help you 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.