This area covers how the pandemic affects work rights and responsibilities, including sickness absence, returning to work, health and safety at work, furlough and redundancy during Covid periods, and any discrimination or absenteeism issues linked to the virus. A solicitor in employment law dealing with Covid 19 would assess claims about unfair dismissal, constructive dismissal, changes to terms and conditions, gender or health-related discrimination, and breaches of health and safety or whistleblowing protections. It also covers reasonable adjustments and compliant handling of vaccination or testing policies where they apply.
Where a solicitor protects your position
A solicitor explains the deadline-driven steps and potential remedies if an employer mishandles sickness absence, furlough, or dismissal linked to Covid. They identify and challenge unlawful terms, secure reasonable adjustments, and navigate the statutory frameworks around health and safety and equality at work, ensuring the client’s position is protected when decisions have lasting impact on pay, status, or employment.
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