April 2023 - Didlaw

Permanent Health Insurance – what you need to know

28 April 2023

When you start a new job, most employees don’t really take much notice of Permanent Health Insurance benefits (PHI) (also known as Group Income Protection (GIP)) that they might need if they are unable to work due to long term sickness. But when you are ill and have exhausted both contractual and/or Statutory Sick Pay, […]

Call For Greater Awareness During National Infertility Week

26 April 2023

According to a report published by the charity, Pregnant Then Screwed, one in four women are unfairly treated at work after telling their boss that they are undergoing fertility treatment. Twenty-two percent of women who reported pregnancy loss to their employer reported that they were unfairly treated. This report highlights the discrimination that women face […]

Largest Awards at the Employment Tribunal

20 April 2023

For some, bringing a claim at the employment tribunal isn’t about money; rather, justice and principle. For such people, a favourable judgment will feel more joyous than an award for any amount of compensation. However, where employees experience mistreatment at the hands of their employer, the results can often be financially devastating and getting suitable […]

The End of Remote Working?

17 April 2023

This week the US-based multinational bank, JP Morgan Chase is said to have warned its employees that they could face consequences if they do not meet their expectations to return to the office, potentially causing the end of remote working A return to the office may be welcome news for some. Let’s face it, working […]

I Have Cancer – What Are my Rights at Work?

13 April 2023

The Equality Act 2010 protects employees and other workers against disability discrimination in the workplace. But first you have to prove that you have a disability! For most medical conditions, the Act requires that a person must prove that they have a condition which amounts to a disability. This is a very particular definition as […]

What Makes A Good Lawyer?

5 April 2023

This is not the easiest question to answer given that it will depend on what kind of lawyer you are looking for and what the issue is you are dealing with. If you are looking for a discrimination lawyer in London or the wider UK to deal with employment discrimination the best advice is to […]