Landmark ruling says employers can be sued for denying agoraphobic staff the chance to work from home
A recent tribunal ruling has established that employers can face legal action for denying agoraphobic employees the opportunity to work from home. The case involved Marina Dudding, who successfully sued her employer for disability discrimination after being required to return to the office. This landmark decision highlights the need for accommodations for employees with anxiety disorders under UK employment law.
- ▪Employers can be sued for discrimination if they deny employees with agoraphobia the option to work from home.
- ▪The ruling came after Marina Dudding was prohibited from working remotely two days a week upon her return from sick leave.
- ▪The tribunal found that compelling individuals with agoraphobia to attend the office may constitute disability discrimination.
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