2007-03-26 20:36:00 · 4 answers · asked by rdex2856 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The answer, briefly, is yes. If you're dismissed for incapability whilst you're still covered by your PHI then that would be unfair dismissal, but after that you're fair game. If your employer can show that your role requires someone with a certain amount of capability, and you've not got it (ie you're too ill to go to work and will be for a good while to come) then assuming it follows the right procedure it can fairly dismiss you.
Bad luck.
2007-03-29 08:28:37 · answer #1 · answered by Joe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can't do your job your employer is entitled to "let you go" at any time. He must do this both fairly and properly. The fairly bit covers giving you reasonable time to recover, offer of another post you could still do &c. The properly means that there should be a written procedure in place to set out how and when things are done. This is the sort of case that could get to an industrial tribunal. If you think either of these has been broken you need a solicitor
2007-03-26 21:03:03 · answer #2 · answered by The original Peter G 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if your company can justify it then they could sack you at any time.
I suppose it depends on who your employer is, what their employment policies are and your contract of employment states.
whether the PHI runs out at age 60 is largely irrelevant in relation to employment.. its after all is a benefit in kind, not a temr of employment. I wouldnt be surprised if the insurers refused to cover employees on a standard policy at that age, it may even be an artifact of your age or sex.
2007-03-26 20:46:01 · answer #3 · answered by Mark J 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
See citizens advice bureau first, then if necessary, see a solicitor.
2007-03-26 21:41:56 · answer #4 · answered by brian t 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋