Add Comment Question: Can an employee be dismissed by email with less than 24 hour notice of a booked shift? My 18 yr old daughter had been working only 6 weeks when she showed up for work and someone had been called in to replace her. Upon calling the owner she was told to read her email and she had been told she wasn't needed anymore. Do they owe her for that shift? Answer: Yes, they owe her for the shift and you can contact the Ministry of Labour. 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.