Under RIDDOR legislation any accident at work that leads to either incapacitation or else the employee being unable to perform their normal duties for seven consecutive days following the accident has to be reported to the HSE within 15 days. Failure to abide by these rules could lead to the company being fined up to £20k.

Although the Conservative governments have worked at eroding workers rights and access to an Industrial Tribunal over the years, this employees solicitor should consider contacting ACAS if they feel there is discrimination going on or a potential unfair dismissal. There is a time limit on this though and must be done within 3 months if it comes to the latter. The solicitor should know all this though?