Our client who had almost two decades of service with the same employer was about to return to work following a period of sickness absence when an exit on agreed terms was proposed by the employer. The timing was awful for our client who was suddenly facing the most challenging time of their life both personally and professionally. We advised our client on claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination and assisted them to navigate settlement discussions while also protecting their health and well-being through the process. The terms of departure ultimately agreed adequately reflected the egregious treatment they had suffered.

The team of BDBF lawyers acting in this case was Claire Dawson and Leigh Janes.