I was on disability leave for 5 years. Gradual return to work began in June, full-time hours began in Oct., 2025.
In January 2026, I was put on leave without pay
based on a “suggestion” in a psychological report which did not provide a reason.
My physician received a “medical version” of the report which stated only that I have social anxiety. How can they justify this? If I wasn’t doing well in my gradual return to work then they should provide help with adjusting (a lot had changed in 5 years). I am not social so work was the only life I had outside of home and I very much enjoyed my work before my disability Sending me home, without pay feel like a massive punishment with no explanation whatsoever. I’m devastated.

We are sorry to hear that your employer has taken this approach as the sequence of events you have described is concerning. In such circumstances, employers have several obligations at law, including those flowing from Ontario's Employment Standards Act, and Ontario's Human Rights Code. Importantly, employers have an obligation to accommodate employees with disabilities to the point of undue hardship.

We strongly encourage you to contact our firm to schedule a consultation with one of our employment lawyers. An employment lawyer at our firm can assess your situation in greater detail and help address any human rights violations that have taken place, inform you about your rights regarding reinstatement, and assess whether you may be entitled to severance.