Fixed Shifts (No Rotating)
Is this considered a reasonable adjustment under UK Law?
Overview
Sleep disruption triggers episodes.
For Employees
Sleep regulation is often medical for Bipolar. Frame this as a medical necessity to prevent long-term sickness absence.
For Employers
Rotating shifts can trigger manic episodes. Keeping them on a fixed pattern keeps them in work and out of hospital. Swap them with someone who prefers variety.
Key Considerations
- Medical evidence usually strong.
- Swap with flexible colleagues.
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