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Karen Jackson is an inspirational lover of problem-solving, passionate for French and a self-styled protector of the underdog. In this episode Kevin meets the founder of didlaw, one of the UK’s leading disability discrimination practices.
A former City trader, Karen talks candidly about the roundabout route she took into law and how a heart transplant helped guide her to a new path – setting up her own practice that’s focused on challenging mental health, disability and illness discrimination.
S4E3 – Definition of Disability (with Karen Jackson)
Karen Jackson joins barrister, Daniel Barnett, on his podcast – Employment Law Matters – as they discuss the definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010. Learn more about the different limbs of the definition of disability, when fluctuating and reoccurring conditions qualify as a disability, long Covid, invisible disabilities, and the challenges they present.
People Management
16 May 2017
Tribunal win for man whose former employer provided discriminatory references – case is a reminder that giving references is fraught with danger, say legal experts.
The Times 'The Brief'
15 May 2017
Quote of the day – "Being mentally ill is not about pulling your weight. It is about trying to keep going in spite of terrible adversity." Karen Jackson.
LBC Radio
11 May 2017
Talking about sexual harassment and the high-heeled shoe case
People Management
8 May 2017
Tribunal win 'shows dangers of not respecting retirement wishes' – company accountant receives £182,000 for age discrimination after being pushed out of job.
The Law Society Gazette
8 May 2017
Tiny steps to make our profession kinder
People Management
4 May 2017
Applicant with Asperger's syndrome wins 'significant' tribunal case.
The Huffington Post
20 April 2017
Discrimination And Sexism Must End to Close the Gender Pay Gap
Solicitors Journal
27 March 2017
Why women leave law – A happy work-life balance does not undermine one's ability to be a good lawyer, writes Karen Jackson.
publications
2025
Disability Discrimination: Law & Case Management
2013
Disability Discrimination: Law and Case Management, 1st Edition
2012
The At Work Partnership: Discrimination Law and Occupational Health
2009
Prima | The person I’d most like to thank
2008
Red | What a life-threatening illness taught me about living
