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The business case for inclusion: capitalising on planned health and disability reforms

By Alison Weatherhead
May 15, 2025
  • Employment policies
  • Equality Act
  • Health and safety
  • Pay, benefits and bonuses
  • Proposed legislative changes
  • Sick pay
  • Sickness absence
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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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employment policies, Equality Act, health and safety, Pay benefits and bonuses, proposed legislative changes, Sick Pay, sickness absence, wellbeing
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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