Can an employer argue that a condition is not a disability covered by the Equality Act 2010?
I have been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder for some years, and it has been very well managed with medication and care from medical professionals.
Recently, however, my condition has started to destabilise so I requested reasonable adjustments to my timetable and workload, as I was under the impression that Bipolar Disorder is covered by the Equality Act 2010.
Last week, the HR lady told me that she felt that my Bipolar Disorder was not a disability covered by the Equality Act 2010 as it did not seem to have an adverse affect on my day-to-day activities for the last few years that I have worked for them.
I was shocked. The only reason I was managing OK was because of medication for the condition!
We argued and they agreed to get OH to see me and assess if Bipolar Disorder is a disability under Equality Act 2010. Even still, HR lady was adamant that she did not think I would be covered.
Can my employer argue that Bipolar Disorder is not a disability covered by the Equality Act 2010 and therefore they do not need to make reasonable adjustments?
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Can employer argue that Bipolar Disorder is not a disability?
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Ferntree · 25/05/2014 20:07
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