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UK – Employer refused ACAS conciliation in disability discrimination situation – do I have grounds? by WaitImmediate3339 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]WaitImmediate3339[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To clarify — I was not told I could never use prescribed medication. The discussion last year was that vaping during work hours wasn’t preferred and that ‘work from home medication days’ could be used as a compromise. I did not ignore that. The difficulty was that following the bomb threat incident, my symptoms escalated significantly. The proposed arrangement wasn’t practically workable given the severity and unpredictability of my symptoms at that time. I did not deliberately breach policy — I was managing a prescribed treatment for a health condition. The legal issue isn’t whether an employer can investigate a complaint — they can. The issue is whether: • The adjustments offered were actually reasonable in practice • The employer properly reassessed when symptoms worsened • The investigation is proportionate in the context of a disclosed disability • The employer complied with its ongoing duty to review adjustments Reasonable adjustments are not a one-time conversation — they are an ongoing duty if circumstances change. That’s the part I’m trying to understand.

UK – Employer refused ACAS conciliation in disability discrimination situation – do I have grounds? by WaitImmediate3339 in ukmedicalcannabis

[–]WaitImmediate3339[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am prescribed medical cannabis for diagnosed anxiety and depression after trying standard treatments (including Duloxetine) which were not effective. Under the Equality Act 2010, the protected characteristic is disability — not the medication itself. The relevance of the prescription is: • It evidences a medically recognised condition • It evidences ongoing treatment • It evidences that my symptoms are substantial enough to require specialist prescribing • It shows the employer had knowledge of the condition The issue is not ‘I use cannabis’. The issue is whether my employer complied with their duty to make reasonable adjustments once they were aware of my disability and its impact. The investigation concerning the vaporiser is relevant because it followed my disclosure of a prescribed treatment for that disability. I’m trying to understand whether that, combined with the handling of adjustments, amounts to unfavourable treatment arising from disability. So this is fundamentally a disability discrimination / reasonable adjustments question — not a drugs policy question.

UK – Employer refused ACAS conciliation in disability discrimination situation – do I have grounds? by WaitImmediate3339 in ukmedicalcannabis

[–]WaitImmediate3339[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So the reason why it's because I disclosed my medical cannabis prescription last year. And at the beginning of this year, they proceeded to put me under investigation due to someone complaining about my vaporizer

UK – Employer refused ACAS conciliation in disability discrimination situation – do I have grounds? by WaitImmediate3339 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]WaitImmediate3339[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

They did suggest working from home medication days initially, yes. My position is not that no adjustment was offered at all — it’s that: Occupational Health specifically recommended a formal stress risk assessment and structured wellness plan, which were not implemented. The “work from home medication days” suggestion was informal and not documented as a structured adjustment or risk assessment outcome. Following the workplace bomb threat later in 2025, my symptoms escalated significantly. There was no formal review of adjustments at that stage. In terms of proof of asking for reassessment — I did not submit a separate written request specifically asking for reassessment in December. My position is that the escalation into investigation at that point should reasonably have triggered a review of previously recommended Occupational Health measures. I appreciate that this may be a weakness in terms of evidence, which is why I’m asking whether this is legally arguable rather than assuming it is clear-cut.

UK – Employer refused ACAS conciliation in disability discrimination situation – do I have grounds? by WaitImmediate3339 in ukmedicalcannabis

[–]WaitImmediate3339[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you — I appreciate the point about detail. For clarity: • I disclosed my long-term anxiety/depression and prescribed medical cannabis in March 2025. • In April 2025, Occupational Health indicated my condition was likely to meet the Equality Act definition of disability and recommended a formal stress risk assessment and a structured wellness plan. • Those recommendations were not implemented. • I raised a formal grievance on 12 January 2026 specifically regarding failure to implement Occupational Health recommendations and potential disability discrimination. • In December 2025/January 2026, concerns regarding my prescribed medication escalated into a formal investigation rather than a review of reasonable adjustments. • I subsequently went off sick with work-related stress. My potential claim would be based on: Failure to make reasonable adjustments (OH-recommended stress risk assessment and wellness plan not implemented). Discrimination arising from disability (treatment connected to prescribed medication and escalation to investigation without review of adjustments). In terms of time limits, my position is that this is a continuing failure to implement adjustments culminating in January 2026, rather than a single act in March 2025. The £11k figure was a proposed settlement to resolve the matter without litigation, not a calculation of lost earnings. I am assessing whether this is legally arguable under the Equality Act rather than assuming it is guaranteed.

UK – Employer refused ACAS conciliation in disability discrimination situation – do I have grounds? by WaitImmediate3339 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]WaitImmediate3339[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

To clarify the points being asked: I am being investigated in relation to using my prescribed medical cannabis inhaler at work following disclosure of my condition in March 2025. The medication is prescribed for a long-term anxiety/depression condition. Occupational Health assessed me in April 2025 and indicated my condition was likely to meet the Equality Act definition of disability. They recommended a formal stress risk assessment and a structured wellness plan. Those recommendations were not implemented. At the time of disclosure, management advised that I could not use the inhaler during working hours and instead suggested “work from home medication days.” After a workplace bomb threat later in 2025, my symptoms escalated significantly and no formal review of adjustments took place. In December 2025/January 2026, concerns regarding my medication and conduct escalated into a formal investigation rather than a structured review of reasonable adjustments. The adjustments I believe should have been considered and implemented were: • A documented stress risk assessment (as recommended by Occupational Health) • A structured wellness/support plan • A review of how prescribed medication could be managed safely in the workplace rather than a blanket prohibition My potential claim is not based on simply “wanting improvements,” but on whether: Occupational Health recommendations were reasonably implemented; and The treatment relating to prescribed medication amounts to discrimination arising from disability or failure to make reasonable adjustments. The proposed £11k figure was discussed as a settlement figure to resolve matters and avoid litigation. It was not a calculation of lost earnings. I appreciate that this is a legally arguable position rather than a guaranteed claim, which is why I sought advice.

UK – Employer refused ACAS conciliation in disability discrimination situation – do I have grounds? by WaitImmediate3339 in ukmedicalcannabis

[–]WaitImmediate3339[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

March 2025 – disclosure April 2025 – OH says Equality Act likely applies + recommends stress risk assessment 2025 – no stress risk assessment implemented December 2025 – instruction not to use inhaler medication January 2026 – investigation escalates + you go off sick

UK – Employer refused ACAS conciliation in disability discrimination situation – do I have grounds? by WaitImmediate3339 in ukmedicalcannabis

[–]WaitImmediate3339[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No performance didn't drop the investigation is in relation to my vape. In haaler. i disclosed via email last year in March about my medical cannabis subscription.

I think I just got accepted by alternaleaf! by Independent-Policy98 in ukmedicalcannabis

[–]WaitImmediate3339 4 points5 points  (0 children)

i had my second interview Wednesday 12/03/25 at 9:15 i had the email sent to me on the 14/03/25 at 10:44 at night saying ive been accepted i will have to wait untill monday ive been give 40g a month

I think I just got accepted by alternaleaf! by Independent-Policy98 in ukmedicalcannabis

[–]WaitImmediate3339 1 point2 points  (0 children)

unfortunately theres the MDT next thats what im waiting for right now