Times of India · DistrictNews · 2026-08-26
UK beauty therapist wins £32,237 after being fired over flexible-hours request
A 48-year-old beauty therapist was fired after requesting flexible working hours to manage severe menopause symptoms, including fatigue, confusion and brain fog. An employment tribunal found that she had been subjected to disability discrimination and denied reasonable workplace support. Chantelle Van Vliet was awarded £32,237 in compensation, although receiving the money remains uncertain because the company is in voluntary liquidation. For Chantelle Van Vliet, asking for a little flexibility at work became the beginning of a painful legal battle. The 48-year-old beauty therapist had spent more than two decades building a career in the aesthetics industry, working at prestigious spas around the world and, apart from maternity leave, never experiencing a significant period of unemployment. UK beauty therapist wins £32,237 after being fired over flexible-hours request
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