Equality watchdog backs social worker in discrimination claim against former employer

The equality watchdog is backing a social worker in a discrimination claim against her former employer related to her experience of menopause symptoms.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is funding Maria Rooney’s legal representation for her claim that Leicester City Council discriminated against, harassed and victimised her on grounds of sex and disability.
The employment tribunal started on Monday (2 October) at Leicester Tribunal Hearing Centre.
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