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I am in BC. I requested 3 weeks of vacation leave for July 2025, and then 2 weeks of unpaid leave. The employer advised they would consider the unpaid leave as a request to resign, and that they will only consider rehiring me if there were not enough workers. Can they really consider the 2 weeks as a resignation? Would it instead be firing with cause or discipline?
My name is David Vaughan and I'm an employment lawyer with Samfiru Tumarkin. No, this is not a valid resignation. Further, if you simply requested this leave, it is not cause for termination. I recommend you contact our firm to discuss the matter in more detail and determine if we can assist you obtain severance pay.