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Wade v Sheffield Hallam University

Employment Appeal Tribunal. 15 April 2013.

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Walker v Sita Information Networking Computing Ltd

Employment Appeal Tribunal. 8 February 2013.

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HIV in the workplace: a UK perspective

Introductory guidance covering some facts, the legal position, and advice for employers in the UK in dealing with HIV and AIDS related issues. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.

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Crisp v Iceland Foods Ltd

Employment Tribunal. 8 May 2012.

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JP Morgan Europe Ltd v Chweidan (CA)

Court of Appeal. 27 May 2011.

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Secretary of State for Work and Pensions v Wakefield

Employment Appeal Tribunal. 26 July 2010.

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Definition of disability guidance

Came into force 1 May 2011. Replaces the 2006 version.

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Disability

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Disability in Ireland

This Irish employment law factsheet for CIPD members gives introductory guidance about disability.

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Chief Constable of South Yorkshire Police v Jelic

Employment Appeal Tribunal. 29 April 2010.

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Aylott v Stockton on Tees Borough Council

Court of Appeal. 29 July 2010.

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DD22: Are there any future developments expected in the area of disability...

The Equality Act 2010 has replaced numerous pieces of legislation, including the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. In addition to the October 2010 changes...

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DD10: How can an employer decide whether an adjustment for a disabled...

There are lots of cases brought by employees who disagree with the employer about whether an adjustment is reasonable or not. In determining whether...

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DD19: What is the financial exposure for disability discrimination compensation?

If a disability discrimination complaint is upheld, the employment tribunal may take the following actions...

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DD18: What are the time limits for a disability discrimination claim?

A claim may be brought to an employment tribunal within three months from the date of the last discriminatory act...

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DD17: Is it disability discrimination for an employer to reduce pay in a...

Yes, it could be it disability discrimination for an employer to reduce pay in a situation related to ill health absence if the underlying reason for the absence is...

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DD16: Is it disability discrimination for an employer to ask job applicants...

Under the Equality Act 2010 (the Act) it is unlawful, except in certain circumstances, for employers to ask about a candidate’s health. Therefore employers should not usually ask health questions at...

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DD15: Can a disabled employee be dismissed on the grounds of ill health?

Yes, if an employee can no longer fulfill their duties because of their disability, an employer is entitled to dismiss that employee subject to...

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DD14: Can an employer dismiss an employee for misconduct if they have a...

Yes, if a disabled employee genuinely commits sufficiently serious misconduct then an employer is entitled to dismiss that employee subject to...

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DD13: Can an employer discriminate without having knowledge of an employee's...

Basically, an employer can discriminate without having knowledge of the disability. There have been numerous cases pre-Equality Act 2010...

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