What is endometriosis and who does it affect?

Endometriosis affects one in 10 women in the UK and occurs when cells similar to those in the uterine lining grow elsewhere in the body, causing pain and inflammation.

What was the outcome of Sanju Pal's employment appeal tribunal case?

In January 2026, the Employment Appeal Tribunal found that Sanju Pal was discriminated against because of her endometriosis, which was recognized as a disability.

How might Sanju Pal's case impact employers and employees?

Her case could influence how employers are permitted to treat employees who have endometriosis, potentially setting a precedent for its recognition as a disability.

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Endometriosis Discrimination: Woman Wins Appeal

7 Feb

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Summary

Sanju Pal won a tribunal appeal after being fired for missing targets due to surgery.
Endometriosis, affecting one in 10 UK women, was ruled a disability in her case.
The ruling could impact how employers treat employees with endometriosis.

Endometriosis Discrimination: Woman Wins Appeal

Sanju Pal, a former management consultant and award winner, faced a devastating career setback in 2018 after taking time off for surgery to remove ovarian cysts. Despite her previous high performance, she was dismissed when she missed her targets, with her condition being deemed a disability.

Endometriosis, a condition impacting one in 10 women in the UK, involves cells similar to the uterine lining growing outside the womb, causing pain and inflammation. Pal's severe endometriosis required immediate surgery, after which she struggled to return to work, experiencing pain and fatigue.