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Cancer and other long-term medical conditions affecting Executive employment

INTRODUCTION

We have substantial specialist experience in managing employment relationships and conducting litigation in connection with executives with cancer or long-term medical conditions.

Complex (disability) discrimination issues often arise centring on complaints about treatment during periods of long term sickness absence, managing the return to work process (including dealing with flexible working requests), unfavourable treatment arising in connection with subsequent performance management and selection for redundancy.

Disputes in this area give rise to high value claims and potential seven-figure employment tribunal awards as a result of the loss of significant insured employee benefits as well as income. Our expertise in this area means we are well placed to navigate these issues for clients who run into difficulties.

Read partner Howard Hymanson’s article on protecting cancer patients at work.