Hello,
I’m seeking legal insight regarding how my employer has handled my short-term medical leave.

My leave was originally taken due to a combination of burnout, anxiety, and workplace-related stress, which included experiences that could be characterized as bullying. While on leave, I encountered ongoing pressure from a senior leader at the company, which has only added to the difficulty of recovery.

Specifically:
- My health benefits were terminated midway through the leave, without advance notice or documentation. After I challenged this and requested clarification, they were later reinstated and reimbursement for that time they were terminated was offered.
- I received a series of emails from leadership during the leave that went beyond reasonable communication. These included:
o Requests for informal or non-clinical communications from healthcare providers (such as email exchanges with clinic staff)
o Continued follow-ups after I clearly explained my limitations and rights
o Pressure to provide medical information that exceeds what employers are legally entitled to request

The company has no HR department, which meant I had no neutral party to escalate concerns to and had to manage all communication directly.

I have provided all medical documentation for my leave and have complied with all legal and procedural requirements.

I’d like to understand:
- Is it legal for an employer to terminate and then reinstate benefits during a valid short-term medical leave?
- Could this type of repeated communication and pressure—especially following reported workplace stress and bullying—constitute constructive dismissal or a human rights violation?
- What legal options or next steps should I consider to protect myself should this pattern continue?

Thank you kindly for any guidance.