Alexandra Addington

Medical reports and disability: don't rely on the report that says what you want to hear and ignore those that don't

Employers have to follow a fair procedure before dismissing an employee who has taken too many days off due to illness to avoid being...

19/03/25

Alexandra Addington

Disability discrimination or fair dismissal? Autistic teacher dismissed for sending abusive emails to colleagues

You start a disciplinary process because an employee has behaved in a way you find unacceptable. Do you need to ask if they have an...

07/01/25

Joanne Moseley

Coronavirus: FAQ’s about pregnancy and ‘high risk’ individuals

1. Can we ask a pregnant woman to start her maternity leave early? No – not unless she is absent from work on account of a pregnancy...

23/03/20

Joanne Moseley

Workplace Mental Health: The Case For A Proactive Approach

As mental health conditions take over from back pain as the main source of work-related illness, we know the importance of the emotional...

05/08/19