Helen Tilley discusses the implications of a recent Employment Tribunal for Group IP
Mr Lloyd v BCQ Limited Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment. The Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment in November 2012 in the case of Mr Lloyd v BCQ Limited provides a useful summary of past decisions on how an employer with Group Income Protection can act appropriately if it wishes to dismiss one of its’ insured employees. Having IP cover does not stifle what an employer can do, but it remains necessary for the employer to act reasonably and with good cause. If an employee in respect of whom an IP claim has been or may be submitted, is very close to…
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