Many people think a physical or sensory impairment is a disability, whilst mental health problems are often disregarded. However, if you have a mental health condition that has a serious impact on your day-to-day life over a long period, then your mental health might be considered a ‘disability’.
Legislation preventing discrimination on the grounds of disability applies to all employers in the UK, and is there to protect employees from being discriminated against because of their physical, sensory, and/or mental health impairments. You have the right not to be discriminated against at work because of your mental health condition, see below what you can do and how we can help.
What Can You Do?
Many people with a mental health condition do not consider themselves as having a ‘disability’. There are different types of mental health conditions, which can have a serious impact on your day-to-day life over a period of time, including:
- Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Schizophrenia
If the effects of your mental health condition have been disrupting your everyday life over a long time, and you have been discriminated against, harassed, unfairly treated, or even dismissed because of your condition then you may be entitled to take action
Disability Discrimination law differ slightly between Northern Ireland and the UK. Wherever you are based, we will be able to advise you on this.
How We Can Help
Here at Paul Doran Law, we can advise you as to whether we think you have a good case and how much compensation you will likely receive.
We have a number of options regarding funding a case (see here) and have also arranged an insurance policy which will protect you against the risk of having to pay Tribunal fees should your case be lost.
Below are some of the testimonials from our clients that we have helped
“Paul was polite and considerate and efficient. I would highly recommend this firm”
Geraldine A
“It has been a pleasure using Paul Doran Law. I would recommend him to friends and family.”
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