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Disability

Also see:
  Sex discrimination
  Age discrimination
  Race discrimination
  Religion or belief

It is unlawful to discriminate against workers because of a physical or mental disability or to fail to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate a worker with a disability.

Employers should ensure they have policies in place which are designed to prevent discrimination in:

  • recruitment and selection
  • determining pay
  • training and development
  • selection for promotion
  • discipline and grievances
  • countering bullying and harassment

Employers must also make reasonable adjustments to enable disabled workers to give of their best in the workplace.

The information on this page is correct but is under review due to the Equality Act 2010 coming into effect October 2010.

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