Disability Discrimination Claims
The Equality Act 2010 protects disabled people from discrimination in the workplace. This includes both physical and mental impairments that have a substantial and long-term effect on daily activities.
Types of Disability Discrimination
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Direct discrimination
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Indirect discrimination
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Discrimination arising from disability
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Failure to make reasonable adjustments
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Harassment
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Victimisation
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Associative discrimination
Common Examples
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Refusing to make reasonable adjustments
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Dismissal due to disability
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Discrimination in recruitment
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Harassment related to disability
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Unfair treatment in promotion
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Discriminatory policies
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Unfair absence management
Reasonable Adjustments
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Modified working hours
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Adapted equipment
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Changes to workplace layout
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Flexible working arrangements
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Additional training or support
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Modified duties
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Redeployment options
What You Can Claim For
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Loss of earnings
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Future losses
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Injury to feelings
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Personal injury
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Medical expenses
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Career damage
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Cost of adjustments
Making a Successful Claim
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Gather medical evidence
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Document discrimination incidents
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Follow grievance procedures
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Keep communication records
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Identify witnesses
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Calculate losses
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Seek legal advice
Time Limits
You typically have three months less one day from the date of discrimination to make a claim to an Employment Tribunal. Don't delay in seeking advice as this time limit is strictly enforced.