UK beauty therapist wins £32,237 after being fired over flexible-hours request

A 48-year-old beauty therapist was fired after requesting flexible working hours to manage severe menopause symptoms, including fatigue, confusion and brain fog. An employment tribunal found that she had been subjected to disability discrimination and denied reasonable workplace support. Chantelle Van Vliet was awarded £32,237 in compensation, although receiving the money remains uncertain because the company is in voluntary liquidation.