Knowing what you should disclose to an employer can sometimes be confusing, but what happens if an employee does not inform their employer about their disability until the appeal hearing against dismissal?  

In the recent case of Baldeh v Churches Housing Association of Dudley and District Ltd [2019], this issue was discussed. The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) held that when considering a claim of dismissal because of discrimination arising from disability, it is necessary to consider whether the employer had actual or constructive knowledge of the employee’s disability at the time of the appeal against dismissal, not just at the time the decision was taken to dismiss.  More...

If you’ve been dismissed by your employer, it can be a confusing, stressful time. It’s essential to know your rights: where you stand legally; whether your employer has acted within the law and whether you’re able to make a claim for unfair dismissal. More...