Disability rights at work.
Discussion
I'm in a similar position - progressive condition that requires regular treatment (canula in the back of my hand right now) and periodic check-ups - although my treatment doesn't have side effects from the medication (which is more topping up the enzymes I'm not making enough of).
With my previous employer I contacted HR to make sure they had some information - like you, don't particularly think I'm disabled now, but could/likely to drift into it as time passes so it occurred to that I could cross into it being applicable, but no one notice (or care particularly) until it becomes an issue for some reason.
Changed job this year with new employer being aware of underlying issue and mitigation (using flexi to give me the days off for treatment) but can easily imagine less sympathetic employers being somewhat blinkered about adjustments and flexibility.
With my previous employer I contacted HR to make sure they had some information - like you, don't particularly think I'm disabled now, but could/likely to drift into it as time passes so it occurred to that I could cross into it being applicable, but no one notice (or care particularly) until it becomes an issue for some reason.
Changed job this year with new employer being aware of underlying issue and mitigation (using flexi to give me the days off for treatment) but can easily imagine less sympathetic employers being somewhat blinkered about adjustments and flexibility.
Reasonable adjustments will vary depending on the size of the company. What is reasonable for a large organisation may be too much for a small business.
If your disability has a substantial and long term negative effect on your day to day activities then you will fall under the equality act. The act will protect you to some extent from discrimination but some employers don't seem to care and can try to force you out 'voluntarily'.
Stand your ground. Log and keep everything.
If your disability has a substantial and long term negative effect on your day to day activities then you will fall under the equality act. The act will protect you to some extent from discrimination but some employers don't seem to care and can try to force you out 'voluntarily'.
Stand your ground. Log and keep everything.
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