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Discrimination at Work

GPK26
11 months ago

Have you been decimated or suspect being discriminated against at work?
No, this isn't one of those "then you need to call XYZ lawyers 4U" adverts!

I have a few borderline instances that occurred prior to diagnosis - all of which were made by a newish senior member of our team.

  1. Being told that "I have worked with people like you before" in response to my attention to detail and raising concerns when I see problems

  2. Being sent an image of an 89 degree angle in what was probably intended as banter to itch my OCD trait (I did respond with an image of 2 cereal boxes that had been opened upside down). Maybe that was just a bit of masking by me?

  3. Being made to feel at fault for a colleague going off sick with stress after I had identified issues with her work. This sent me into the worst meltdown & shutdown I have ever experienced


Having been recently diagnosed, I am starting to really struggle with what has happened in the recent past and have am now entering my 3rd week of sickness.

I'm not sure whether I should make am official complaint of discrimination, have a quiet word with the offending team member or just let if go.

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  • 11 months ago

    In my experience (which doesn't sound as bad as yours, tbf). As soon as I had a fit note, and had a meeting with one of the decent managers, things started to get easier. I finally changed my hours (after previously asking, after having a fit note diagnosing me with depression and anxiety, to no avail).

    I still have issues with one manager in particular. But, if you can find one senior colleague who will actually listen, it'll hopefully make a big difference. Everyone, apart from that one manager, that I've opened up to has actually been really supportive. So, I'd suggest trying to find someone who is on your side, and can help make changes. As a person with autism, your voice needs to be heard. Legally, they have to listen to your concerns. You can always take it higher, even if that means stirring the pot more than you'd like. You're wellbeing is your main priority, and they should understand that 

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  • 11 months ago

    In my experience (which doesn't sound as bad as yours, tbf). As soon as I had a fit note, and had a meeting with one of the decent managers, things started to get easier. I finally changed my hours (after previously asking, after having a fit note diagnosing me with depression and anxiety, to no avail).

    I still have issues with one manager in particular. But, if you can find one senior colleague who will actually listen, it'll hopefully make a big difference. Everyone, apart from that one manager, that I've opened up to has actually been really supportive. So, I'd suggest trying to find someone who is on your side, and can help make changes. As a person with autism, your voice needs to be heard. Legally, they have to listen to your concerns. You can always take it higher, even if that means stirring the pot more than you'd like. You're wellbeing is your main priority, and they should understand that 

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