Add Comment Question: Can you terminate an employee by letter while they are on sick leave? Answer: You can, but it is not a good idea, because it could expose you to damages under the Human Rights Code. It is better to wait for the employee to come back and if there legitimately there is no job available for them, to terminate employment at that time. I am happy to discuss. Lior Samfiru 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.