Add Comment Question: If we plan to reorganize a team, how soon could I terminate my employee who returned back from her 1 year mat leave 6 months ago? Answer: Technically there is no set time frame required to wait in order to terminate an employee who has returned from a maternity leave. As an employer, you need only to prove that the termination was completely unrelated to her maternity leave. However, note that if even part of the reason for her dismissal is because of her maternity leave it would be a human rights violation, even if there is also a non-discriminatory reason as well. Terminating an employee who has recently returned from a maternity leave is always risky for this reason. The other thing you will want to ensure is that you pay her proper severance, which you can find out at http://www.severancepaycalculator.com/. I would recommend that you get in touch with us at the number below for a consultation. In addition to advising you as to what this employee should be paid, we can also help you draft the actual termination letter in a way that will protect you from a human rights violation or a claim for wrongful dismissal. Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.