He gave a similar description in August 2021 for symptoms and described that he had to sit and rest “and / or sleep” and his legs and body ached for a short walk. “This affected his ability to continue his housework, shopping and concentration to a degree more than insignificant or insignificant. “I consider that the relevant tests are met to meet the definition of disability.”
The decision could lead to a “significant increase” in claims
“The decision could have a potential avalanche effect that could lead to a significant increase in the number of claims,” Martin Luff, an employment expert with Vinson and Elkins, told The Telegraph. He added that it seemed “very important” and said that as the pandemic progressed, “the number of people affected by long Covid will only increase”. Nick Le Riche, a partner at the law firm BDP Pitmans, predicted that the decision would be “supported by employees who suffer in a similar way”. Mr Burke will now file claims for unfair dismissal, discrimination on the basis of disability, discrimination on grounds of age and non-payment of severance pay at a final court hearing.
