Unfair treatment in the workplace

This information applies to people in the UK only. If you live outside the UK, then more information about epilepsy and employment where you are will be available from your local epilepsy organisation.

In the majority of cases, the Disability Discrimination Act makes it illegal for employers to treat you unfairly just because you have epilepsy.

If you feel you are being discriminated against because of your condition, talk the problem over with your manager or someone with a responsibility for personnel. If you belong to a union, you may want to contact them for help.

If you don't have a union or you want to take the matter further, the following organisations may be able to help you.

• Equality and Human Rights Commission – gives advice and information about the DDA in England, Scotland and Wales.
• Equality Commission  - gives advice and information about the DDA in Northern Ireland.
• Citizens Advice Bureau – offers free initial legal advice.
• The Law Centre – offers some free legal advice.
• ACAS – gives free initial advice about employment rights.
• Disability Law Services – can help with free legal advice when pursuing a case of discrimination.
• A solicitor.

Last updated 2 May 2007