{"id":189885,"date":"2024-08-20T03:20:13","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T02:20:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/?p=189885"},"modified":"2026-03-31T01:36:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T00:36:41","slug":"endometriosis-disability-law","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/employment\/endometriosis-disability-law\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Endometriosis Covered Under UK Disability Law?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Endometriosis is a chronic condition that may qualify as a disability under UK law if it has a substantial and long-term impact on an employee\u2019s ability to carry out normal activities. For your business, this creates legal risk, as failing to recognise when the condition meets this threshold can lead to discrimination claims, tribunal proceedings and uncapped compensation. You must assess the impact of the condition carefully and consider reasonable adjustments where required.\u00a0 This article explains when endometriosis is <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/employment\/employer-responsibilities-workers-disability\/\">considered a disability<\/a> in the UK and what obligations this creates for employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Endometriosis?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Endometriosis is a painful condition that one in ten UK women suffer from. It occurs when cells commonly found in the uterus are abnormally present throughout a woman\u2019s pelvic area and operate according to her menstrual cycle. As a result, this can create bleeding in the pelvic area, causing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>inflammation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pain; and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>scar tissue to form.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n    <p>As an employer, you should know that endometriosis is a condition, not a disease, so it is not infectious for other employees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Effects of Endometriosis?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Endometriosis can have many different effects on a woman&#8217;s body. If one of your employees has this condition, they may suffer from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>chronic pain;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>heavy periods;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>bladder issues;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>bowel problems;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>nausea;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a lack of energy or fatigue;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>feeling depressed;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>feeling isolated;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>not being able to conceive; and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>difficulty keeping to social commitments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the severity of the condition, employees with endometriosis may also have difficulties carrying out their job roles. 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This is because it is a physical impairment that meets the second limb of the definition, having a \u2018substantial and long-term adverse effect on an employee\u2019s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you fail to make a reasonable adjustment for someone whose endometritis is classed as a disability, you could face an employment tribunal. Adjustments for employees may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>providing extra rest breaks;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>allowing flexible working arrangements;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>altering your business premises to accommodate your employees, including providing handrails, standing desks and other provisions; and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>providing extra training.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Endometriosis is a painful condition affecting 1 in 10 UK women. If your employees suffer from endometriosis, they may have adverse symptoms, including chronic pain, nausea and bowel problems. As an employer, you have a legal duty to make reasonable adjustments to help a person whose endometriosis is a disability to overcome any difficulties they may face. A disability is when someone has a mental or physical impairment that \u2018has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities\u2019. You may make reasonable adjustments for your employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need help understanding whether endometriosis is a disability in the UK, LegalVision provides ongoing legal support for businesses through our fixed-fee legal membership. 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