Stress Leave
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Know Your Rights: Taking Stress Leave in Ontario
Are you feeling overwhelmed at work? Dealing with workplace stress, harassment, or a toxic environment can take a serious toll on your mental health. In Ontario, you may be entitled to stress leave to focus on your well-being and recovery.
What is Stress Leave?
Stress leave is time away from work due to mental health challenges caused by workplace conditions, such as harassment, discrimination, micromanagement, or a hostile work environment.
Do I Need a Doctor’s Note for Stress Leave in Ontario?
Yes. Typically, to take stress leave, you will need a medical note confirming that you are unable to work due to mental health reasons. Your employer may request this to approve your leave.
Can I Be Fired While on Stress Leave?
Your employer cannot terminate you for taking stress leave. Under Ontario’s Human Rights Code, employers have a duty to accommodate your mental health condition up to the point of undue hardship. If you are dismissed while on leave, you may have grounds for a wrongful dismissal or human rights complaint.
What If I’m Denied Stress Leave or Terminated After?
If your stress leave is denied or you’re terminated after taking leave, you may have legal options. This could include claims for wrongful dismissal, human rights violations, or bad faith termination. It’s important to speak with an employment lawyer to understand your rights.
Get Legal Advice About Stress Leave in Ontario
At K. Miller Law, we help employees in Ontario understand their rights during stress leave, whether related to wrongful dismissal, workplace harassment, or mental health accommodations.
If you need guidance about taking stress leave or feel you’ve been treated unfairly at work, contact us today for a free consultation.
How Else We Can Help
Whether you’re facing wrongful dismissal, workplace harassment or discrimination, we are here to advocate for you every step of the way. At K. Miller Law, we protect employee rights and fight for fair treatment, ensuring workers across the province get the justice and compensation they deserve.
Severance Pay
We offer complimentary review of your severance package to ensure you receive what you are entitled to.
Harassment at Work
We are committed to protecting your rights & ensuring a safe and respectful workplace environment.
Dismissal for Cause
If you've been dismissed for misconduct, we can evaluate your case to determine if the termination was justified.
Wrongful Dismissal
We assist clients in navigating wrongful dismissal claims to secure deserved compensation.
Maternity Leave
Has your employer failed to reinstate you to your original position after maternity leave? Give us a call!
Constructive Dismissal
When your employer makes substantial changes to your job, we can help you pursue a constructive dismissal claim.
Duty to Accommodate
Employers are obligated to accommodate your needs related to disability, religion or family status.
Human Rights
At K. Miller Law, we protect your human rights in the workplace, ensuring fair and respectful treatment.
We Serve Ontario
At K. Miller Law, we represent employees across Ontario, providing trusted legal guidance no matter where you are.
With the ability to connect remotely, we ensure that location is never a barrier to receiving strong legal representation.
Here are just a few of the areas where we have assisted employees in resolving workplace disputes.
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