Fired On Maternity Leave?
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You went on leave, and they made sure there was nothing to come back to. That's a human rights violation. Mirza Law gets back what you're owed, with damages on top.
"If you're on maternity or parental leave, you have a right to your job back, same role, same pay. If they let you go around your leave, that's almost always illegal."
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Tell us what happened around your leave, the announcement, the restructuring, the call saying there's no job. We work out whether your rights were violated, at no cost.
The claim
We put your employer on notice, severance plus human rights damages, backed by the law. Most matters settle without a hearing.
Resolution
You get your compensation and your record set straight, so you can focus on your family and what's next.
Amir Mirza
Managing Attorney
Licensed: 2017Maternity and parental leave rights in Ontario
Can they fire you for being pregnant or on leave?
No. It's illegal to fire, demote, or penalize you because you're pregnant, announced a pregnancy, or are taking or returning from leave. That's a violation of the Human Rights Code. If a termination lands anywhere near your leave, the timing alone is a serious red flag.
“There's no job to come back to”
Almost never holds up. You have a right to return to the same job, at the same pay, on the same terms. “We restructured” or “the role's gone” is exactly what employers say to dress up an illegal firing. In nearly every case, being let go around your leave is a problem for them, not you.
Coming back to less than you left
Coming back to a worse version of your job, fewer hours, less pay, a lesser role, isn't the return you're entitled to. An employer can't impose that unilaterally. It can be a constructive dismissal, which means you can leave and claim full severance, plus human rights damages.
Laid off on or after your leave
You'd get your regular severance based on your age, role, and years, and if your leave had anything to do with it, human rights damages on top. Your time on leave doesn't reset the clock either, the months you were off still count toward your length of service, which is one of the things your severance is based on.
If it feels like they're building a case
Sudden “performance” issues after a pregnancy announcement are a classic setup. Take it seriously and start documenting: respond in writing to anything you disagree with, so silence isn't read as agreement. If they do let you go, that paper trail and the timing can make it a strong human rights case. The review is free.
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I couldn't be happier with the legal representation I received from Mirza Law. Amir negotiated a significantly higher severance package from what I was initially offered. I’m very grateful for the outcome. He explained every step of the process and was responsive throughout my case.
I highly recommend Amir Mirza if your long-term disability insurance claim was denied and you are considering taking legal action. Amir provided me with several options and explained how the process works very thoroughly. He took the time to answer all of my questions and concerns and always responded in a timely manner. I appreciated his caring approach during a stressful time in my life and never felt pressured to pursue litigation when speaking with him.
Mirza Law was professional, responsive, and easy to work with. The team provided clear guidance throughout the process and made everything straightforward to understand. I appreciated their support and would recommend them to anyone looking for reliable legal assistance.
I can't say enough great things about my experience with this firm. Amir was incredibly helpful and secured a much better settlement than I was initially offered. Couldn't have asked for more. I would definitely recommend Mirza Law.
My wife's long term disability benefits were cut off after two years and the team at Mirza Law helped us to get them back. We were working with Amir who dealt with our insurance company directly. He took the time to explain the whole process and laid out our options so we always understood where things stood.
I reached out to this law firm after being denied by Manulife for my long term disability benefits. Amir is genuinely one of the kindest and caring lawyers I have ever met. He guided me through this very difficult period in my life. I understood each part of the process and never felt rushed.
I couldn't be happier with the legal representation I received from Mirza Law. Amir negotiated a significantly higher severance package from what I was initially offered. I’m very grateful for the outcome. He explained every step of the process and was responsive throughout my case.
I highly recommend Amir Mirza if your long-term disability insurance claim was denied and you are considering taking legal action. Amir provided me with several options and explained how the process works very thoroughly. He took the time to answer all of my questions and concerns and always responded in a timely manner. I appreciated his caring approach during a stressful time in my life and never felt pressured to pursue litigation when speaking with him.
Mirza Law was professional, responsive, and easy to work with. The team provided clear guidance throughout the process and made everything straightforward to understand. I appreciated their support and would recommend them to anyone looking for reliable legal assistance.
I can't say enough great things about my experience with this firm. Amir was incredibly helpful and secured a much better settlement than I was initially offered. Couldn't have asked for more. I would definitely recommend Mirza Law.
My wife's long term disability benefits were cut off after two years and the team at Mirza Law helped us to get them back. We were working with Amir who dealt with our insurance company directly. He took the time to explain the whole process and laid out our options so we always understood where things stood.
I reached out to this law firm after being denied by Manulife for my long term disability benefits. Amir is genuinely one of the kindest and caring lawyers I have ever met. He guided me through this very difficult period in my life. I understood each part of the process and never felt rushed.
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