Eating at Desk (Hypo prevention)
Is this considered a reasonable adjustment under UK Law?
Overview
Even if "clean desk policy" exists.
For Employees
Get a formal exception to the "no food" rule written down. Keep your emergency sugar kit in a specific, known drawer.
For Employers
Clean desk policies do not trump medical emergencies. Allow them to keep a "hypo kit" at their workstation.
Key Considerations
- Jelly babies/Glucose tabs.
- Discreet.
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