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I am on maternity leave and was told that I will be dismissed next week. Can they do that?

That is illegal. They have an obligation under both the Employment Standards Act and the Human Rights Code to take you back. It is very important that you call me to discuss.
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- answered on Tuesday 14th of October 2014 at 05:31 PM EST
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I was on maternity and I got graves disease as a result. So had a sick note for an extra 2 months. I didnt show up.for a shift I was never told about and he said that I abondoned my post and told me today that he had sent me a resignation letter. Can he do that.
- commented on Thursday 16th of October 2014 at 04:01 PM EST
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Absolutely not. Please call me.
- replied on Thursday 16th of October 2014 at 04:03 PM EST