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1. www.askamanager.org › 2021 › 03how can companies be fair to people who can’t work from home?

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   Mar 4, 2021 · Harder news: We’re a mix of people whose jobs wholly are, wholly aren’t, and sort-of-can-be amenable to working from home. There’ve been a lot of conversations around how to build in equity for those who can’t work from home. One example is around commutes.

2. www.tuc.org.uk › blogs › new-class-divide-how-covidThe new class divide – how Covid-19 exposed and exacerbated ...

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   May 18, 2020 · If someone can’t work from home, one of two things are likely to happen. Either they keep working in dangerous conditions or they get furloughed – a sign that their job would be at risk were the job retention scheme not in place.

3. www.acas.org.uk › reasonable-adjustmentsWhat reasonable adjustments are – Reasonable adjustments at work

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   • When An Employer Must Make Reasonable Adjustments
   • What 'Reasonable' Means
   • Who Pays For Reasonable Adjustments

   The law (Equality Act 2010) says that employers must make reasonable adjustments for: 1. employees and workers 2. contractors and self-employed people hired to personally do the work 3. job applicants Employers must make reasonable adjustments when: 1. they know, or could reasonably be expected to know, someone is disabled 2. a disabled staff membe...

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   What is reasonable depends on each situation. The employer must consider carefully if the adjustment: 1. will remove or reduce the disadvantage – the employer should talk with the person and not make assumptions 2. is practical to make 3. is affordable 4. could harm the health and safety of others The employer does not have to change the basic natu...

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   The employer is responsible for paying for any reasonable adjustments. Many adjustments will be simple and affordable. However, a small employer might not be able to afford as much as a large organisation.

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4. www.mind.org.uk › information-support › legal-rightsTypes of discrimination in the Equality Act - Mind

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   The Equality Act protects people who have a disability against these types of discrimination: Direct discrimination. Discrimination arising from disability. Indirect discrimination. Harassment. Victimisation. Failing to comply with duty to make reasonable adjustments.

5. www.acas.org.uk › discrimination-and-the-law › howHow and when discrimination can happen – Discrimination at work

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   May 10, 2023 · Discrimination – including harassment and victimisation – can happen in any area of work. It can result from decisions made at work or from how people behave towards each other. Discrimination might not always be obvious or noticed by others.

6. www.gov.uk › government › publicationsInclusive language: words to use and avoid when writing about ...

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   Mar 15, 2021 · Inclusive language: words to use and avoid when writing about disability. Updated 15 March 2021. 1. Language guidelines. 2. Words to use and avoid. 3. Some tips on behaviour. Consider these ...

7. People also ask

   Do employers have to provide the same working conditions as non-disabled people?

   • It's not enough for employers to provide disabled people with exactly the same working conditions as non-disabled people. Employers must make reasonable adjustments by law. Some disabled people might not need or want adjustments, although this might change over time.

   What reasonable adjustments are - Acas

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   What if I think I've been treated unfairly when applying for a job?

   • If you think you’ve been treated unfairly when applying for a job, look at things like the: You might be able to complain or take legal action if you think you were discriminated against when you applied for a job. The main law that covers discrimination at work is the Equality Act 2010 - part 5 covers work.

   If you think you’ve been unfairly treated when applying for a job

   www.citizensadvice.org.uk/work/discrimination-at-work/dealing-with-discrimination-at-work/checking-if-its-discrimination/if-you-think-youve-been-unfairly-treated-when-applying-for-a-job/

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   What happens if you don't get a job?

   • If you don’t get the job and want to complain or take legal action, that could be part of the evidence you gather to show you were discriminated against. If you don’t get the job and you think this is because you were discriminated against, you should first ask for feedback about why they decided not to give you the job.

   If you think you’ve been unfairly treated when applying for a job

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   What if an employer treats you unfairly?

   • If an employer treats you unfairly, it could be discrimination. This is the case if you’re applying for a new job or for a promotion. If you think you’ve been treated unfairly when applying for a job, look at things like the: You might be able to complain or take legal action if you think you were discriminated against when you applied for a job.

   If you think you’ve been unfairly treated when applying for a job

   www.citizensadvice.org.uk/work/discrimination-at-work/dealing-with-discrimination-at-work/checking-if-its-discrimination/if-you-think-youve-been-unfairly-treated-when-applying-for-a-job/

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   Can I complain if my employer doesn't work?

   • If complaining to the employer doesn’t work and you want to take the matter further, you’ll have to make a claim to an employment tribunal. It’s difficult to prove discrimination in recruitment because the employer can give many reasons for not offering you the job. Make sure you gather as much evidence as you can.

   If you think you’ve been unfairly treated when applying for a job

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   What happens if an employer refuses access to work?

   • They find the cost would be damaging to their business. The employer can turn down the request because it is not reasonable for them. However, they must make other workplace adjustments that are reasonable. For example, making changes so the employee can do their job entirely on the ground floor. Access to Work is a government scheme.

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8. www.citizensadvice.org.uk › work › discrimination-atIf you think you’ve been unfairly treated when applying for a job

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   The main law that covers discrimination at work is the Equality Act 2010 - part 5 covers work. Check the reason why you’re being treated unfairly. The law says you can't be treated unfairly or differently if it’s connected to who you are, like being a woman or being disabled.