When an employee leaves through ill health

Introduction

Occasionally, an employee may leave your company because of illness. They could resign, or you might eventually have to dismiss them.

Dismissing an employee because of ill health should only be a last resort. You should look at every other option first. There are legal implications involved, and it is important to approach the matter very carefully.

This guide outlines the actions you should take when an employee leaves or is dismissed due to ill health.

Subjects covered in this guide

• Introduction
• Ill health dismissals: the legal position
• Alternatives to dismissal on grounds of ill health
• Final payments

 

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