meh
I've always held the attitude that equality goes both ways.

For preference I'll use a regular trap, but if they're all occupied then it's daft not to use a special one. All the designation means to me is that they're usually outfitted with extra space, handles (which, let's be fair, it sounded like you may have needed), and sometimes a sink; and that differently-abled should get "first crack" at them. Not some sort of restricted area that is only open to a few.

Yet as you say, there was only one other person who'd *have* to use that cubicle, so the duty cycling is sufficiently light to justify.

Shifting the blame, it sounds like your employer is negligent in failing to provide adequate staff welfare facilities. You should really have crappers waiting for people, not people waiting for crappers.

I'm sure there are specific rules on how many need to be provided, related to the number of employees and gender balance. But I CBA to look them up.
(The Incredible Sulk Finally remembered his password on, Fri 12 Dec 2008, 15:14, Reply)