I am a male taking parental leave soon. I work for a well recognized hospital but am not unionized as I am in professional services. I'm full-time permanent. This year my work has given me a promotion which came with 3 raises. One raise was given to me recently, after I told them about my parental leave notice. If they fire me upon my return to work, will I have a strong case against them? How much compensation can I expect if I win the lawsuit? Would I have a strong case?

Your employer can fire you at any time as long as the reason for the termination is not connected to your parental leave and as long as the employer provides you with adequate notice or pay in lieu thereof. Should you receive a termination letter during or after your parental leave, please contact us and we will advise if you have a case for wrongful dismissal and/or discrimination. In the meantime, the Free Severance Calculator linked at the top of the page will give you a general sense of the value of your termination entitlements.