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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Aine Fox

New law could give disabled workers similar rights to those on maternity leave

People with disabilities could be helped back into work with similar protections as those for women returning from maternity leave.

A new right to reintegration for workers on sick leave could see firms prevented from dismissing someone unless it is shown the employer has made sufficient efforts at reintegrating the person, the Resolution Foundation think tank said.

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