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I have been fired while on sick leave. I was told my job would be waiting for me when I was ready to come back. When I informed my employer I was ready to come back, I was told she wanted to meet with me in person to discuss me not coming back to work. I have been with the company for just under 8 years. What are my rights and what am I entitled to?
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It is not actually illegal to terminate an employee while they are on sick leave.
However, doing so does raise the potential for a claim against the employer if the termination was as a result of the leave or the underlying cause of the leave.
Even if you were terminated for reasons unrelated to the leave, you may still be entitled to a severance package.
We would need more information before advising on the potential extent of your entitlements. If you would like to schedule a consultation, please contact us at the number below.
It is not actually illegal to terminate an employee while they are on sick leave.
However, doing so does raise the potential for a claim against the employer if the termination was as a result of the leave or the underlying cause of the leave.
Even if you were terminated for reasons unrelated to the leave, you may still be entitled to a severance package.
We would need more information before advising on the potential extent of your entitlements. If you would like to schedule a consultation, please contact us at the number below.