Government updates advice on definition of disability
The Government is updating its guidance on determining whether an individual is disabled for the purposes of disability discrimination legislation, to take account of changes to the law coming into force on 5 December 2005.
From this date, the Disability Discrimination Act 2005 removes the requirement that mentally ill employees have a condition that is 'clinically well-recognised' and extends the definition of disability to cover progressive conditions such as HIV, cancer and multiple sclerosis from the point of diagnosis.
The Government is seeking views on the amended guidance by 31 October 2005.
Guidance on matters to be taken into account in determining questions relating to the definition of disability (PDF format, 491K) Read the full text of the consultation document on Department for Work and Pensions website.
Timescale for new disability laws announced The Department for Work and Pensions website sets out the timescale for the introduction of the Disability Discrimination Act 2005.
Disability Discrimination Act 2005 Read the Act in full on XpertHR's legislation service.
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Disability discrimination: case study; frequently asked questions; forthcoming changes; October 2004 changes
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Disability Discrimination Act 2005: An EOR
guide Michael Rubenstein, co-editor of IRS journal Equal
Opportunities Review, presents an in-depth analysis of the Disability
Discrimination Act 2005.
Disability discrimination: the basics XpertHR's employment law reference manual includes legal guidance on disability discrimination.
Disability discrimination: model policies and documents XpertHR's policies and documents service provides model letters, policies and forms on disability.
How to comply with the law on disability discrimination XpertHR's How to service offers practical guidance on all aspects of complying with disability legislation.
Disability discrimination: the case law XpertHR's case law service presents summaries of all the important decisions from the courts concerning disability discrimination.
