Many employees are now placed under increasing pressure at work, which can lead to a number of health problems including stress and in severe cases depression.

In some cases long term or short term persistent absence can be a valid reason for dismissing an employee. However, it may be that your condition or illness satisfies the definition of a disability for the purposes of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. If action is taken against you for a reason connected with a disability you may have a claim for discrimination.

If you can establish that your employer has caused your illness or condition you may have a claim for personal injury.

Dismissals on health related grounds can be unfair in certain circumstances. If you have been dismissed or are suffering from ill-health or stress at work contact our team today to discuss your options.