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Recorded Webinar: Disability and Reasonable Adjustments in the Workplace
Employers have a positive obligation to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate an employee’s disability. Failure to do so may result in unlawfully discriminating against a person. Reasonable adjustments are any form of assistance or adjustments that are necessary and reasona
PRESENTED BY
Angus Macinnis
Director of Dispute Resolution, StevensVuaran
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About the Webinar
Employers have a positive obligation to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate an employee’s disability. Failure to do so may result in unlawfully discriminating against a person. Reasonable adjustments are any form of assistance or adjustments that are necessary and reasonable to reduce or eliminate barriers at work. But, how far does an employer need to go? This session looks at reasonable adjustments in the context of workers with disabilities and includes:
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What is reasonable when making adjustments to accommodate disability?
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Effectiveness of the adjustment
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Practicality of the adjustment
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Financial impact of the adjustment
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Nature and size of the business
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What policies should employers have on reasonable adjustments?
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What are the risks in not making reasonable adjustments?
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Managing direct and indirect disability discrimination risks
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Sklavos v Australasian College of Dermatologists [2017] FCAFC 128
Presented By
Angus Macinnis
Director of Dispute Resolution, StevensVuaranWho Should Attend?
This webinar is suitable for HR professionals and lawyers practising in employment law – Australia wide. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.
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