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Can I get fired while on wsib
Hi Ana,
Thank you for your question.
My name is Chris Justice and I am a lawyer with Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.
Technically, an employer can terminate your employment at any time. The question would revolve around the reason(s) for termination. Most often, when someone is terminated while off on disability or away from work due to injury, the concern is that the employee has been discriminated based on an injury, which is a potential breach of someone's human rights. This could mean that damages are owed to you, in addition to normal damages that are owed in most termination situations. As such, you could be owed significant compensation.
I recommend you give me a call at 416-216-5859. From there I can gather more information from you and be in a better position to properly advise you as to my rights and entitlements.
Thank you for your question.
My name is Chris Justice and I am a lawyer with Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.
Technically, an employer can terminate your employment at any time. The question would revolve around the reason(s) for termination. Most often, when someone is terminated while off on disability or away from work due to injury, the concern is that the employee has been discriminated based on an injury, which is a potential breach of someone's human rights. This could mean that damages are owed to you, in addition to normal damages that are owed in most termination situations. As such, you could be owed significant compensation.
I recommend you give me a call at 416-216-5859. From there I can gather more information from you and be in a better position to properly advise you as to my rights and entitlements.