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Chantelle Van Vliet wins £32,237 after beingfired over menopause symptoms, tribunal rules

TOI World Desk26 Aug 2026, 05:09 pmUpdated 4h ago1 min readWorldWorld

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Chantelle Van Vliet wins £32,237 after being fired over menopause symptoms, tribunal rules

A 48-year-old beauty therapist was fired after requesting flexible working hours to manage severe menopause symptoms, including fatigue, confusion and brain fog. An employment tribunal found that she had been subjected to disability discrimination and denied reasonable workplace support. Chantelle Van Vliet was awarded £32,237 in compensation, although receiving the money remains uncertain because the company is in voluntary liquidation.

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Source: Times of India · TOI World Desk. Published 26 Aug 2026, 05:09 pm.

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