As the government reviews support for individuals with ill health or a disability, on our website we explore the potential reforms’ implications and opportunities for employers, and outline key steps HR teams can consider now.
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About Alison Weatherhead
Alison supports and advises clients on the full range of human resource queries and acts for clients in employment tribunals and judicial mediations, predominantly for employers. Her experience in tribunals includes advising on unfair dismissal, disability discrimination claims, whistleblowing claims and unlawful deductions from wages.
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