Disability

Employers need to understand the responsibilities and the opportunities associated with disability in the workplace.

Under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) it is unlawful for an employer to treat a disabled job applicant, or an employee, less favourably, simply because of their disability; or for a reason related to their disability.  It is also unlawful for an employer to harass an employee because of their disability.

Employers also have a duty under the DDA to make reasonable adjustments to prevent a disabled employee from being placed at a substantial disadvantage by any physical feature of the premises, or by any provision, criteria or practice of the employer.
This applies to all aspect of employment, including recruitment and selection, training, transfer, career development and retention.
While BITC campaigns widely on diversity in the workplace, specialist support on issues around disability can be provided by the Employers Forum on Disability.

The Employers Forum on Disability is the world's leading employers' organisation focused on disability as it affects business and provides a framework for employers committed to developing best practice in the employment of disabled people.
For more information go to:

Employers Forum on Disability Website