An employee argued that she had a statutory right to sick pay as a reasonable adjustment under disability discrimination legislation. Did the Court of Appeal agree?
Published 06.09.2007
Many employers have trigger points in their sickness absence policies which start formal management procedures when an employee’s attendance levels become unacceptable. Must these be adjusted for
disabled staff?
Published 18.06.2014
You’re under a legal duty to consult with disabled employees over the making of reasonable adjustments. But what happens if there aren’t any that can be made? Must you still waste time and go through
the process?
Published 28.06.2007
Reasonable adjustments should be made for any disabled employee who is placed at a substantial disadvantage due to a provision, criterion or practice, e.g. workload. But must an adjustment be
implemented if there’s a chance it won’t work?
Published 20.10.2016
An employee is moving to a job role with fewer responsibilities because of their disability and this change amounts to a reasonable adjustment. Can you reduce their pay or is the employee also
entitled to permanent pay protection?
Published 01.10.2021
A ruling in 2008 made it much more difficult for employees to mount disability discrimination claims. Since then, lawyers have continually looked for ways to get around the problem. Does a new ruling
mean they’ve finally succeeded?
Published 04.01.2010
If you offer a job to a disabled person, they’re likely to accept it on the basis that you make any reasonable adjustments which are necessary. But what happens if you don’t make them?
Published 24.03.2005
In a recent case, the tribunal awarded an employee who was excluded from a voluntary redundancy scheme £72,000. What one simple rule will ensure that you never fall into the same trap?
Published 02.05.2013
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has held that a disabled employee who received a warning for taking 60 days’ sickness absence suffered unlawful discrimination. Why?
Published 02.07.2018
Anti-disability discrimination legislation may require you to favour a disabled employee. But could this also extend to paying them extra sick pay?
Published 08.02.2007