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Am I being discriminated against because of my depression?

Career Clinic: I've missed my targets because I took time off to deal with depression and won't be getting my bonus. What can I do?

Am I being discriminated against because of my depression?
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I've recently had time off from work after suffering from depression. Unfortunately, this means I've missed my targets and have now been informed I won't be receiving a bonus. Am I being discriminated against under law? What can I do?

This is sadly an all too common scenario. If your depressive illness amounts to a disability you may be protected by the Equality Act 2010. Depression can be a disability if it is long-term, i.e. has lasted or is likely to last more than a year and has a substantial impact on your daily activities.

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