Commonly Accepted

Time to Clean Desk

Is this considered a reasonable adjustment under UK Law?

Overview

Allowing 5 mins start of day.

For Employees

Ask for a "soft start" to the day—5 minutes to wipe down your station before taking calls. It dramatically reduces your stress baseline.

For Employers

5 minutes of cleaning vs hours of anxiety-driven distraction? This is an easy "yes". Provide antibacterial wipes.

Key Considerations

  • Reduces anxiety.
  • Provide wipes.

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