Taylor Sterling v Logan Wellbeing Belfast Limited & Ors [2022]

The claimant was employed by the respondent as a fertility practitioner from June 2017 until February 2019. She was based at a clinic on the Lisburn Road, Belfast. The respondent detailed that there were difficulties faced with the claimant from the beginning of her employment largely centring upon how she interacted with other staff members and clients.

In February 2018, the claimant was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. She took sick leave from February to April 2018. On her return she worked reduced hours and was assured she could take breaks when required. Following her return the issues relating to how she interacted with others continued and she received verbal and written warnings