I just got dismissed because I was sick for my shift today I had signed a paper before hand stating my hours would be cut because Ive been sick no where did it state that I would be let go

Hello and thank you for your posting.

If you were advised verbally that your employment was being terminated, but also asked to sign something that indicated your hours would be reduced, you should have your employer confirm in writing that your employment has indeed been terminated.

In any event, you should not agree to a reduction in hours because you were sick. An employer cannot unilaterally reduce your hours unless it has the contractual right to do so. If it does not have such a right, then the unilaterally reduction of your hours could amount to a constructive dismissal of your employment. Furthermore, if your hours were reduced by your employer because of your illness, this could also amount to discrimination in violation of the Ontario Human Rights Code.

As your summary of events is slightly confusing, I would recommend you contact our firm to arrange for a consultation immediately