Lawson West’s expert employment solicitors and lawyers have significant experience of representing clients who have been discriminated against at work because they suffer from cancer.
Research has shown that most employers do not discriminate against employees who are diagnosed with cancer and are having treatment. However, it is reassuring to know that in those few cases where discrimination does occur, the law is firmly on your side.
In fact, the Equality Act protects you if you have, or have ever had cancer. Even if you have been successfully treated for cancer and are now considered ‘cured’, you are still covered by the act, which means your employer must not discriminate against you for a reason relating to your past illness. Furthermore, your employer has a duty to make reasonable adjustments to your place of work and working practices to ensure that you aren’t at a disadvantage when compared to others.
If your employer doesn’t take your situation into account, discrimination can occur. A few examples of the types of things that would be considered as discrimination in these circumstances are set out below:
There is no minimum length of employment required to bring a claim at the Employment Tribunal, but it is important to lodge your claim within 3 months of the act of discrimination occurring. It is therefore essential that you take legal advice on your situation at an early stage and as soon as possible.
If you have been unfairly treated at work because you have cancer, we can help. Please remember there are strict time limits in Employment claims and you should take good free legal advice as soon as possible.
In addition to No Win No Fee, Lawson West solicitors act for our clients on a variety of other funding arrangements including Legal Expenses insurance funding. We can assess your case to decide which is the best funding option for you.
With offices in Leicester, Wigston and Market Harborough our employment solicitors and lawyers can discuss your employment law claim at any of our branches. In addition, we are a national provider of expert employment law advice and welcome a free discussion with you regarding your circumstances and potential claim.
If you believe you have a situation where you require free legal advice, please contact us on telephone 0116 212 1000 or 01858 445 480, alternatively fill in the free Contact Us form and we will get in touch as soon as possible.
If you want to see us face to face, we run four employment law walk-ins each week at our offices in Leicester and Market Harborough and this initial meeting with you is FREE of charge. We’ll look at your paperwork and advise on the best course of action. We can also meet with you digitally on Teams if you’re in another part of the country, in fact, we advise individuals on their employment legal needs right across the UK.
From settlement agreements, to redundancy, dismissal and disability and other types of employment dispute situation, we’re on hand to support and advise you. Please get in touch as soon as you can, as deadlines might apply.
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Evidence of our great client service can be seen in the reviews and testimonials we regularly receive. We are always pleased to receive great reviews because it means our clients are happy with the service we provide, and it shows that we deliver on our core values, we don’t just talk about them. We really welcome client feedback and hope you enjoy reading some of the latest testimonials throughout this website.
The support offered by the employer when she first received the diagnosis was as you would expect – she was shown sympathy, concern and arrangements were made to fit treatments and appointments in around her work.
Returning to work after being diagnosed with cancer might be a daunting experience but you should be able to rely on support from your employer and colleagues, yet research from the charity Macmillan shows almost one-fifth of people diagnosed with cancer face work place discrimination…
