Termination and Disability
There are significant protections in employment law for employees who are dismissed for reasons which related to a medical disability.
The Employment Standards Code makes it illegal to terminate an employee while they are on a long-term illness leave. Similarly, the Alberta Human Rights Act prohibits any form of discrimination against an employee due to a medical condition or disability. If an employer terminates your employment due to your medical situation you likely have a claim before the Alberta Human Rights Commission.
There are exceptions to the above rules in the very rare situation where the termination is due to the discontinuance of all or part of the employer’s business.
If any employer terminates your employment while on disability leave, or shortly before or after you commence a disability or medical leave, there is a high likelihood that you will be entitled to additional damages due to the employer’s actions.