Therapist Wins £26k in Disability Discrimination Case

0:00On March 23rd, a therapist with endometriosis in tendonitis has won 26,809 pounds in compensation from an employment. Tribunal after her clinic fire her for asking for short breaks between clients. She worked part-time at Nurture Chiropractic Clinic in Rompford, Essex from November 2020 to November 2022, handling soft tissue. There'll be for 14 hours a week. Diagnosed with endometriosis back in 2018, she dealt with severe cramps, pain and fatigue, and later added a risk tendonitis injury from. Lifting at home. The clinic turned down her request for 10-minute breaks during a 5-hour shift, citing their small size and need for reliable service. After going on sick leave in June 2022, they held review meetings but warned of termination if she couldn't return by late August. Tribunal ruled her dismissal, stemmed from her absences tied to her disabilities, finding a discriminatory. They noted the clinic could have offered her two afternoon shifts that already included the break she wanted without any changes and pointed out.

1:05Another employee with similar absences got a phase return instead. This case highlights how small adjustments can avoid unfair firings, setting a reminder for employers to handle disability requests more fairly.