Posts Tagged ‘kathryn bolton’

reasonable adjustments at work
05Jun

I Have ADHD. Is This A Disability Under The Equality Act 2010?

Written by Kathryn Bolton.

The Equality Act 2010 defines disability as a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on the disabled person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) can encompass many symptoms, with the type and severity of symptoms varying according to the individual. If you do have ADHD symptoms, you may meet the definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010.

17Feb

Return To Office Working – Can My Employer Compel Me?

Written by Kathryn Bolton.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many employees began homeworking or hybrid working (working partly in the office and partly at home). This worked well for many employers and employees alike. After the pandemic, the trend towards homeworking and hybrid working continued but more recently there has been a shift towards employers asking its employees to spend more time in the office. If this has happened to you, you may wish to know whether your employer can compel you to return to the office if you do not want to return.

Judicial Mediation
13Sep

Settlement Agreement Success

Written by Kathryn Bolton.

I receive many enquiries from employees who are experiencing workplace problems and who are offered a Settlement Agreement as a way to resolve those problems and end the employment relationship. As an employee it can be difficult to know whether accepting a settlement is in your best interests and to know whether any financial offer is reasonable. I recently helped a client who was in just this situation. Read on for more information about my client’s story.

17Jun

Menopause And The Workplace

Written by Kathryn Bolton.

Many people experience menopause symptoms whilst they are at work.  Symptoms may impact upon an employee’s performance and workplace attitudes may negatively affect how and employee is treated. There are currently no menopause-specific employment laws.  However, some existing laws, such as those relating to discrimination, may provide some protection to menopausal employees in some circumstances.  In this blog I consider some of the employment law issues arising out of the menopause.