Describe your mental health work situation and get instant plain English guidance on your rights — reasonable adjustments, sick leave, discrimination and returning from absence. Verified against GOV.UK and ACAS.
Mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety and PTSD can qualify as a disability under the Equality Act 2010 if they have a substantial and long-term adverse effect on day-to-day activities. If you qualify, your employer has a legal duty to make reasonable adjustments — such as flexible working, phased return, adjusted targets or changes to duties.
Dismissing someone because of a mental health condition linked disability is automatically unfair. You also have the right to request flexible working from day one of employment (since April 2024). Absence management procedures must take disability into account — dismissing for mental health-related absences without proper process can be unlawful.
Key rights covered: reasonable adjustments, disability discrimination, occupational health referrals, return to work plans, stress at work, flexible working and unfair dismissal. Verified against ACAS and GOV.UK.
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UK workers and residents have significant legal protections covering employment, housing, benefits, consumer rights and more. These rights are enshrined in legislation including the Employment Rights Act 1996, the Equality Act 2010, the Housing Act 1988, and the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
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While our guidance covers the vast majority of common situations, complex or high-stakes cases may benefit from professional advice. For employment issues contact ACAS (free) or the Citizens Advice helpline on 0800 144 8848. For housing, Shelter can help on 0808 800 4444.
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