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Hello, I a from Ontario and I own a small Store with only 3 Employee's. I just bought the store off the previous owners on November1 2015 and decided to keep the employee's the previous owners had. Now, one of my employee's has just informed me that she seen a Doctor and she is to be off work on :sick leave" for three months. however, she has only worked for me for 1 month and 27 days. According to my research, you must be employed by your employer for three months! Now, my question is, will she have to quit or will I have to terminate her? If she is gone for 3 months and returns, I will have no work for her, as I have to hire someone immediately now, due to her absence.

If your employee had a medical note excusing her from work then you must accommodate her. If you have nothing for her to return to the you can terminate her employment but she would be entitled to severance. Please contact us at the number below for a consultation with a lawyer to help you navigate this difficult employment situation.
Lior Samfiru
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