Long Covid 'classed as a disability' so sacked caretaker can sue boss

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Long Covid has been 'classed as a disability' during an employment tribunal so caretaker can sue their boss for unfair dismissal.

Terence Burke contracted Covid-19 in November 2020 and he was unable to return to work before he was dismissed nine months later

Terence Burke and his wife contracted Covid-19 in November 2020 and he was unable to return to work with the charity Turning Point Scotland before he was dismissed nine months later, a tribunal has heard.

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