Walker v Sita Information Networking Computing Ltd
Employment Appeal Tribunal. 8 February 2013.
View ArticleHIV 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.
View ArticleSecretary of State for Work and Pensions v Wakefield
Employment Appeal Tribunal. 26 July 2010.
View ArticleDefinition of disability guidance
Came into force 1 May 2011. Replaces the 2006 version.
View ArticleDisability in Ireland
This Irish employment law factsheet for CIPD members gives introductory guidance about disability.
View ArticleChief Constable of South Yorkshire Police v Jelic
Employment Appeal Tribunal. 29 April 2010.
View ArticleDD22: 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...
View ArticleDD10: 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...
View ArticleDD19: What is the financial exposure for disability discrimination compensation?
If a disability discrimination complaint is upheld, the employment tribunal may take the following actions...
View ArticleDD18: 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...
View ArticleDD17: 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...
View ArticleDD16: 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...
View ArticleDD15: 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...
View ArticleDD14: 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...
View ArticleDD13: 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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