UK beauty therapist wins £32,237 in disability discrimination case over menopause

A 48-year-old British beauty therapist, Chantelle Van Vliet, was dismissed after requesting flexible working hours to cope with severe menopause symptoms, including fatigue, brain fog, and confusion. An employment tribunal ruled that her employer had subjected her to disability discrimination and failed to provide reasonable workplace adjustments. Van Vliet was awarded £32,237 in compensation following the tribunal's decision. However, actually receiving the payout is uncertain, as the company has entered voluntary liquidation.