Discrimination Parents of disabled children entitled to greater workplace protections, ECJ rules Refusing to provide certain accommodations to the primary caregiver can constitute discrimination by association iStock.com/olrat Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Wednesday 17 September 2025 The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that the parents of children with disabilities are entitled to a greater level of workplace protections against indirect discrimination – a landmark de Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Family leave Denmark enhances leave entitlements for parents with sick children Family leave Poland allows new parents right to apply for extra leave Disability Pennies on the dollar? DOL scraps plans to eliminate sub-minimum wage Disability Businesses must take “invisible” digestive health more seriously