Disability, sickness and ill-health - what are your rights as an employee?
The workplace can be a stressful environment at times, even when one is ‘fighting-fit. If you are faced with longer-term health issues, such as a chronic or serious illness, and possibly have a “disability”, coping with your personal circumstances, while at the same time managing your employer’s demands and expectations can be an almost impossible task. Our expert Employment Law solicitors can help you to understand your employment rights and your employer’s obligations towards you.
Specialist advice
Obtaining specialist Employment Law advice (with practical guidance) at the right time can be crucial to help identify the right course of action for you to take, to achieve the outcome that you are seeking – be it a return to work with reasonable adjustments in place (perhaps working in a varied role or reduced hours or on a more flexible working pattern), a negotiated exit package or simply advice as to how best to approach your employer to discuss the situation and to find a way forward.
It is strongly advised that you seek legal advice on issues related to disability, sickness and ill-health in the workplace at the earliest opportunity. We are experienced in advising individuals or groups of employees on this potentially complex area of Employment Law.
Please see further information on our team of Employment Law solicitors, based in Reading, Henley-on-Thames and Wokingham, and our full range of services.
