In our latest podcast, David Hossack and Ellen Grant discuss some recent case examples which demonstrate the importance of ensuring that medical conditions are taken into consideration by employers during disciplinary investigations.
Wed 19 Nov 2025
The pitfalls of failing to consider whether an employee's (mis)behaviour could be impacted by a medical condition
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