The law

Resources in this section cover advice and guidance on what the law says about disability including compliance and best practice. We also present a range of legal cases relating to disability and employment, customers, procurement, and many other topics.

Some resources in this collection are free and open to all. Members and Partners enjoy exclusive access to the full range of Knowledge Hub resources plus additional membership benefits. Find out more about membership.

Legal Ease

Guidance on core elements of disability and the law.

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Legal Ease – The legal definition of ‘disability’

The Equality Act 2010 gives rights to disabled people who have, or have had, a disability which makes it difficult for them to carry out normal day-to-day activities.

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Legal Ease – Types of disability discrimination

This resource explains the different types of disability discrimination under the UK’s Equality Act 2010.

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Legal Ease – Reasonable adjustments and employment

The most often asked question about reasonable adjustments are “what does reasonable mean?

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Legal Ease – Reasonable adjustments and goods, services, facilities and property and providers of public functions

The Equality Act 2010 prohibits discrimination by anyone who provides goods, facilities or services or public functions to members of the public.

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Legal Ease – Trade organisations and qualifications bodies

This resource is part of our Disability Essentials range. You can find the other free resources that are included in this range by clicking here.

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Legal Ease Series

In this episode Bela and Catherine will be talking about the rights of disabled customers, clients, service users.

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Legal Ease – positive and proactive recruitment with Catherine Casserley and Bela Gor

We are delighted to present to you our latest podcast, the first of our new legal podcast series, Business Disability Forum’s Head of Campaigns & Legal Bela Gor speaks to…

Guidance and best practice

Resources about how businesses can best work with disability legislation to empower people with disabilities.

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What is a case management approach?

A case management or disability management approach can prove extremely effective in managing the health and safety of disabled employees at work in ways that are mindful of the employer’s…

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Individual and competent risk assessment and disability

An individual and competent risk assessment will provide the means of ensuring that any genuine concerns can be addressed in ways which are rational, proportionate to the level of risk.

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Health and safety: Reducing risk through adjustments

Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, employers have wide-ranging duties to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare, of all employees.

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Promoting health and safety at work

Effective management of health and safety and the promotion of safe working systems for all employees makes good ethical and economic sense.

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The European Accessibility Act (EAA) – what businesses need to know and do.

The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is a pivotal legal directive designed to enhance accessibility by establishing common accessibility rules throughout the EU.

Legal cases

Explore some of the legal cases that have shaped our understanding of what the law means for businesses.

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Mental health – Legal cases

Summaries of legal cases around mental health and discrimination law.

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Neurodiversity at work – Legal cases

How have the courts addressed neurodiversity and disability discrimination?

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Legal cases – Recruitment

This selection of legal cases demonstrate employers’ various legal duties to prevent discrimination and treat disabled applicants and candidates fairly.

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Legal case – Cherrington v Home Office

This legal case is about a disabled woman who had dyslexia and sight loss who was unable to start a job she was offered because of computer software compatibility problems.

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Legal case – Archibald v Fife Council

A legal case about disability discrimination in the workplace.

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Legal case – BT v Meier Recruitment

A legal case about a disabled candidate who had Asperger’s syndrome who was disadvantaged by a situational judgement test.