Ask the Expert
What are some examples of unfavourable treatment?
The Equality Act 2010 makes it illegal to treat an employee unfavourably for something arising out of a disability.
What are examples of discrimination arising from a disability?
Discrimination arising from or as a consequence of a disability is a concept which often catches employers out at an employment tribunal and below is…
What is discrimination arising from disability?
Discrimination arising out of a disability is where an employer treats their employee unfavourably because of something arising in consequence of tha…
What are some examples of reasonable adjustments?
The Equality Act 2010 places an active duty on employers to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate the needs of disabled employees.
Recruitment and reasonable adjustments, what is the law?
Making reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process in relation to a disabled job applicant:
What reasonable adjustments can you ask for?
A provision criterion or practice (PCP) is a term used by the legal profession mainly during discrimination cases in the employment tribunal.
Reasonable adjustment temporary or permanent?
The Equality Act 2010 places a duty on all employers to make ‘reasonable adjustments’ to accommodate the needs of their disabled employees and any di…
When is a reasonable adjustment unreasonable?
The employer has a duty to make reasonable adjustments when they have knowledge about their employee's disability.
How do you assess what a reasonable adjustment is?
Under the Equality Act 2010 an employer has a duty to take make reasonable adjustments when a workplace feature or practice puts a worker or job appl…
What is a reasonable adjustment?
Reasonable adjustments within the workplace are there to remove and/or minimise the disadvantages experienced by disabled people.
Can you justify disability discrimination?
Are there occasions when treating someone unlawful because of their disability lawful in an employment tribunal?
What are disbursements?
This is money that the solicitor has to pay to third parties to help prepare the employment tribunal case. For example, fees for medical or other exp…
