Add Comment Question: I was working in a restaurant since its opening in the summer of 2013, worked for over two years without any written warnings or suspension. I found out I was pregnant at the end of August and called in sick one day because of morning sickness. When I returned to work with a doctor's note, as demanded by the employer, they let me go without reason and two weeks severance. Now that my severe nausea is passing and I'm obviously pregnant and having a hard time finding employment, I do not have the hours I need for EI during maternity leave. Did they have the right to do this? Is there anything I can do to help myself in this situation? Answer: Please use our severance calculator to determine your proper entitlements. Then give us a call. There's a strong possibility you were not provided with proper severance and your description above raises human rights issues as well. We'd be pleased to speak with you. 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.