Disability Discrimination & a Premier League Football Club: Episode 53

In this weeks' episode I bring you a recent case about a premier league footballer who has successfully pursued a claim for disability discrimination against his former employer, Newcastle FC.

In this episode I will cover:

• The facts of the case;
• Why the case is interesting & rare in the Employment Tribunal;
• What an employers obligations are to an employee who is diagnosed with cancer;
• Different types of disability discrimination;
• Why you need to seek specialist advice before taking any action regarding a disabled employee.

Action Points

1. Ensure that your managers and supervisors have at least some basic training on the Equality Act;
2. Check that you have an Equality and Diversity policy in your staff handbook ;
3. Get advice about any tricky issues that may arise [e-mail] .

Helpful Information & Links

The Equality Act 2010

 

 

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