Equality act

[erky]

Has anyone managed to get cover from the equality act? Did your gp assess you? My employers dont understand SLE and would be great to have some help to enable me to continue working

[PeterWoolnough]

To be honest I never thought about the equality Act, however I will be studying it over the next few days.....I was lucky whilst I was able to work I had a very understanding employer, the only thing I know is that they cant just terminate your contract due to illness, will update you as I find out more.

[erky]

Thanks for your post sounds like it would cover sle but still dont know who assesses you for it

[PeterWoolnough in reply to erky]

As far as I can determine it is assessed by the DWP and your Doctor in conjunction with each other, the thing is you can apply and can use the Equality Act if they refuse you and it has to go to tribunal, just do it though...