An employment tribunal has determined that nonverbal signs of frustration, such as sighing, can breach equality laws and lead to discrimination claims. In a notable case, Robert Watson, a software engineer with ADHD, successfully sued Roke Manor Research for disability discrimination due to his manager's sighs and nonverbal discontent. After his ADHD diagnosis in late 2022 and associated struggles at work, Watson was subjected to ongoing criticism by a technical lead, culminating in work-related stress and his eventual dismissal. The tribunal found the manager's conduct discriminatory, paving the way for Watson to receive compensation.
Sighing at a colleague at work in frustration could breach equality laws, an employment tribunal has ruled.
Robert Watson is now in line for compensation from Roke Manor Research, the inventors of the Hawk-Eye ball tracking system used at Wimbledon.
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