Dismissal for long-term absence and reasonable adjustments

The EAT has overturned the tribunal’s reasoning in a case on dismissal for long-term sickness absence. A particular feature of the cas...

Pregnancy: Employment protection rights

Pregnant women and new mothers who are directly employed have rights conferred by the Employment Rights Act 1996 (ERA) in addition to their ...

Persistent shorter absences

Introduction The employer should establish what is the reason for the absences. For example they may be due to – minor unconnected ail...

Unfair dismissal

Unfair dismissal is a specific type of claim under employment legislation, separate from the Equality Act. Essentials ‘Unfair dismissa...