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Reasonable adjustments key to defending discrimination, adverse action claims
Employers don't have a positive obligation to make reasonable workplace adjustments for employees with mental health issues, but doing so can be a major help in defending discrimination or general protections claims later, a lawyer says.
It's good practice for employers to consider whether it's possible to make adjustments to a psychologically-injured employee's work environment, workload and hours, and the nature of their role, Ashurst partner-elect Tamara Lutvey tells an HR Daily Premium webcast.
"And in practical terms, I think it's very important to communicate with an employee about what adjustments and changes an employer is able to make and how long they will stay in place before they're reviewed," she adds...
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