A law firm dismissed a disabled paralegal who could not work fulltime due to her disability. They were ordered to pay compensation of £41,411.78. See decision here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/667e8ec14ae39c5e45fe4d92/Ms_S_Kauser_v_Inaaya_Solicitors_Limited_-_2404170_2023_-_Judgment.pdf

O2 sales advisor settles disability case for £160,000 Mr Bowen was diagnosed with spondylolisthesis, a degenerative disc condition which caused pain, severe fatigue, sleep and mobility issues leading to periods of sick leave.  An Occupational Health assessment made recommendations to help him manage his job.  However, there were not appropriately implemented, according to Mr Bowen, […]

This Court of Appeal decision is very important, given the current delays and difficulties people are experiencing trying to access an assessment for neurodiversity. This decision confirms that an assessment is not required in order for a person to be considered disabled; rather what is relevant is whether they meet the definition of disability under […]

Mary Kitson, Senior Legal Officer with the Equality Commission for NI, describes a recent settlement involving Mr Óisín McKerr, who is autistic, and a former employer, Mak’s Plaice, in Magheralin. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-68986248

Hearing Loss Case Settlement Neurodivergence case: “It is symptoms of neurodivergence that affect a person’s day to day activities that matter, regardless of whether or not they have received a diagnosis”