A Belgian woman, Caroline van Wassenhove, faced discrimination and mistreatment at work after requesting a transfer to a different region due to her disabilities. Despite her repeated requests to work remotely and complaints to authorities, her conditions remained unchanged, leading to isolation and economic losses totaling around €650,000. Van Wassenhove decided to take legal action against Orange, with her lawyer claiming she had been a victim of discrimination since 2004.
Van Wassenhove’s lawyer accused Orange of negligence, moral harassment, and discrimination, while Orange claimed they had maintained her full salary and tried to provide suitable work conditions. The French Labour Code protects disabled individuals from discrimination, with requirements for companies to integrate disabled employees. The story garnered attention in China, with some users expressing envy over Van Wassenhove’s situation, while others debated the company’s actions in accommodating her needs.