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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

  • Direct discrimination

  • Indirect discrimination

  • Discrimination arising from disability

  • Failure to make reasonable adjustments

  • Harassment

  • Victimisation

  • Associative discrimination

Common Examples

  • Refusing to make reasonable adjustments

  • Dismissal due to disability

  • Discrimination in recruitment

  • Harassment related to disability

  • Unfair treatment in promotion

  • Discriminatory policies

  • Unfair absence management

Reasonable Adjustments

  • Modified working hours

  • Adapted equipment

  • Changes to workplace layout

  • Flexible working arrangements

  • Additional training or support

  • Modified duties

  • Redeployment options

What You Can Claim For

  • Loss of earnings

  • Future losses

  • Injury to feelings

  • Personal injury

  • Medical expenses

  • Career damage

  • Cost of adjustments

Making a Successful Claim

  • Gather medical evidence

  • Document discrimination incidents

  • Follow grievance procedures

  • Keep communication records

  • Identify witnesses

  • Calculate losses

  • 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.

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