Is it safe to dismiss an employee who is receiving long-term disability benefits?
Posted on Nov 28th, 2018 By Laura Morrison
Categories: Discrimination, Employee benefits, Employment contracts, Pay, benefits and bonuses, Sickness absence, Unfair dismissal
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The EAT has dealt a blow to employers, confirming that the purpose of permanent health insurance and similar schemes would be defeated if an employer could end entitlements under this type of scheme by dismissing the employee on grounds of capability.
Is it safe to dismiss an employee who is receiving long-term disability benefits?
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