For Chantelle Van Vliet, asking for a little flexibility at work became the beginning of a painful legal battle. The 48-year-old beauty therapist had spent more than two decades building a career in the aesthetics industry, working at prestigious spas around the world and, apart from maternity leave, never experiencing a significant period of unemployment. But in 2024, severe menopause symptoms began affecting her daily life and her ability to work late shifts.
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