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Capability dismissals and PHI: a costly trap for employers?

By Amy Gordon and Alison Weatherhead
May 21, 2026
  • Employee benefits
  • Pay, benefits and bonuses
  • Sickness absence
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On our website, we look at a recent Court of Session ruling that could significantly increase employer exposure where employees on long-term sickness absence lose access to permanent health insurance benefits following dismissal. You can read our insight here.

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Amy Gordon

About Amy Gordon

Amy is an associate in Dentons' Glasgow office. She is a member of the People, Reward and Mobility (PRM) practice group.

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Alison Weatherhead

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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