Termination During Medical Leave

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In Ontario, employers can terminate employment without cause but must provide notice or pay in lieu. The actual termination date, not the last day worked, is crucial. Consult a lawyer for detailed advice.

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I was on medical leave from January *, * until May 21st, *. My prior employer sent me a termination letter indicating the following:
Hello ****, sorry to hear about your situation. Could you please provide the reasons given by your employer for termination? Also, could you let me know your location as employment laws vary by region?
Further to our discussion of today’s date, this will confirm that your employment with Kipling Residential Management Inc., (the “Company”) is being terminated without cause effective May *, *, (the “Termination Date”) your last day of work however will remain January *, *. This letter serves as official notice, whether under any contract you may have with the Company, statute, common law or otherwise.
Hello ****, thank you for sharing your situation. Could you please let me know your location so that I can provide relevant legal information? Employment laws can vary greatly by region.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hello ****, based on your location in Toronto, Ontario, Canada:
*. Ontario's Employment Standards Act offers certain protections to employees.
*. You may be entitled to severance or termination pay.
*. You can consider contacting the Ministry of Labour for further assistance.
Remember, this is general advice, and legal outcomes can vary.
Are they legally within their rights to terminate my employment without cause (as if within a probation period) given my last day of work was within the probation period, but my termination date falls outside of the probation period?
In Ontario, employers can terminate employment without cause. However, they must give notice or pay in lieu. If you were on probation, the key is the actual termination date, not the last day worked. It's best to consult a lawyer for detailed advice.