'A violation' | Boss berated disabled worker for asking staff not to use her modified workspace

A House of Commons worker was threatened with disciplinary action after asking colleagues to stop using her modified workspace, an employment tribunal has heard.

As reported by The Daily Mail, Alison Baker’s workspace adjustments included an orthopaedic swivel chair to help her manage neck and back problems, after suffering with musculoskeletal pain for more than 10 years.

However, due to apparent capacity issues in the office, managers allowed other staff to use the desk while she was off work for short periods in 2018.

Employment judges were told how Baker would have to readjust the workspace and chair every time it was used by someone else in her absence.