Add Comment Question: I am on Ei sickness benefit The employer is asking for a functional abilities form to be filled out and be sent back by a certain date, and in the letter from the employer they stated if I should not return that form that my employment may be terminated for cause Can they do that ? I personally take this as a treat ? Please reply Answer: Typically, employers can ask for these sorts of functional abilities forms while someone is on sick leave. I understand their phrasing is alarming, however they seem to just be warning that failing to cooperate with a reasonable request could have employment consequences. If you have any further concerns about your employment, please give us a call at the number below to discuss with our employment team. Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.