Will DWO inform my employer about PIP?

james74
james74 Community member Posts: 2 Listener
in PIP, DLA, and AA
Good morning 

I’ve recently been awarded PIP. I haven’t told my employer as I feel it’s quite a personal thing. Work obviously know of my difficulties. 

I’m worried that the DWP might tell my employer? Is this likely?

I hate the thought of my boss/colleagues knowing my personal financial info 

thanks 

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  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,906 Championing
    Hello @james74

    Welcome to the community :) I hope you are well? 

    You do not have to tell your employer anything and the DWP will not tell them either.
  • james74
    james74 Community member Posts: 2 Listener
    is that 100%? I genuinely would rather relinquish the pip rather than have my work find out. I only ask as I’m sure that I saw a post somewhere where someone’s employer had been contacted 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    edited May 2023
    They will not contact your employer because PIP has nothing to do with working. I’m not sure where you read that to but it’s not correct. 
  • Blue_eyes
    Blue_eyes Community member Posts: 91 Contributor
    @james74,don't worry. No one will contact your employer. 

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