Every company has a responsibility to meet certain disability and work criteria due to strict disability employment legislation. It is vital that every company knows how to deal with disabilities in the workplace because if an employee feels that they have been treated unfairly, a company could find themselves on the receiving end of a long legal battle.
Legislation surrounding disability and work has been implemented in order to ensure that sufferers are able to undertake and remain in employment without any hindrance. This means that with a few reasonable changes, an employee with a disability can complete their tasks to the best of their ability and with limited interference.
A disability isn't always visible and is classed as a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long term adverse affect on how somebody can carry out their every day tasks. It can be very hard to spot conditions such as Depression or Dyslexia and it can be even more difficult to deal with it once it has been addressed. Whether it is the first time a company has found themselves in a situation like this or even if they have been there before, chances are that some help and guidance on the best way to handle such a sensitive matter is going to be needed.
Corporate Health can help employers to fulfil their responsibilities and make any necessary adjustments in order to accommodate an employee to whom the Disability Discrimination Act may apply. With a former Disability Analyst for the Department for Work and Pensions and a Chief Examiner for the Diploma in Disability Assessment for the Faculty of Occupational Medicine, we are confident that we can provide an excellent service to you and your company.