Can I let an employee go after the 17 weeks of sick leave? Do i need to pay termination pay?

You can terminate an employee at the end of a sick leave but you need to provide him/her with adequate notice and severance pay. Also, you need to be able to show that the termination decision is not connected to the medical leave. Termination employees during or shortly after a medical leave is a legal minefield. I encourage you to contact us at the number below for assistance.