Jennifer Cashman has more than 20 years’ specialist experience advising a wide range of employers across a number of sectors. Recognised as a Leading Individual in Irish Employment Law in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 Europe and is also recommended as a Leading Lawyer (Band 1) in Chambers Europe. Recognised thought-leader on various employment law and HR issues, in particular retirement ages and age discrimination. Clients praise Jennifer for her “practical, business-focused advice” and say “she gives "straight answers to straight questions… clearly very experienced and her delivery is fantastic - always clear and to the point."
We have an employee who has been on permanent health insurance for some years. The insurance provider has now advised us that, following their most recent medical assessment of the employee, he is fit for work and no longer entitled to permanent health insurance. The employee has contacted us about returning to work. We have no position for this employee who has been out of the company for many years. How do we handle it?
Jennifer Cashman writes:
Many employers provide income protection schemes or permanent health insurance benefit (“PHI”) to their employees as part of the terms and conditions of employment. The employer enters into a contract with an insurance provider, whereby the employer pays a premium to secure
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