Flexible Toilet Breaks (IBS, pregnancy, diabetes)
Is this considered a reasonable adjustment under UK Law?
Overview
Medical necessity, even in customer-facing roles.
For Employees
Ask for a simple arrangement: signal to colleague and step away.
For Employers
Policing toilet breaks is a reputational and legal risk.
Key Considerations
- Coverage plan in frontline roles.
- Not monitored/policed.
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