Add Comment Question: I am on maternity leave returning May 6, and I just received a letter from my employer stating that my employment will terminate on May 1 due to a shortage of work. Answer: My name is David Vaughan and I am an employment lawyer with Samfiru Tumarkin. Given the circumstances, you should be entitled to severance pay. Further, the company's decision to terminate your employment while on a maternity leave may constitute a violation of human rights legislation. Please contact our firm to discuss the matter in more detail and determine how we can assist 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.