Employment Law Update: Understanding Disability Discrimination

1 hours verifiable CPD 

Neurodiversity-based discrimination claims are on the rise. Employers are often left feeling confused about whether they can still take disciplinary action when it involves a neurodivergent employee coupled with concerns regarding their conduct. Perhaps they have already made reasonable adjustments with perceived conduct issues persisting. Or there are misunderstandings around communication, struggles with social cues, or behaviours that others find confusing or disruptive which an employer feels it can no longer tolerate.

Donna Reynolds, Legal Director at Kennedys, will look at this emerging area of employment law and discuss how employers should respond to allegations of misconduct that can be linked to neurodivergence. She will also explain disability discrimination, how it is changing, and what solicitors need to be aware of, and look out for, to support clients effectively.

Learning outcomes:

• Understand how neurodivergence impacts disciplinary proceedings

• Gain awareness of the reasonable adjustments that should be made

• Refresh your knowledge of the Equality Act 2010