Refusal to allow employee to return to work contrary to medical evidence is disability discrimination
Article Abstract:
The judgment in Riley v Dyson Industries Ltd. t/a Dyson Ceramic Systems, case no. 2900760/03 is discussed. Mr. Riley who was the works engineer with the respondent suffered a stroke in November 2001. From April 2002 Riley tried to return to job equipped with medical evidence that he was fit to do so but was not reinstated. The tribunal gave a total award of 137,441 pounds sterling in this case.
Publication Name: Equal Opportunities Review
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0268-7143
Year: 2005
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Failure to consider removal of physical elements from jobs is disability discrimination
Article Abstract:
The judgment in Sharma v Royal Mail Group plc., case no. 3301673/2002 is discussed. Royal Mail failed to make what could be termed as reasonable adjustments to ensure that Mr. Sharma, who became disabled remained in employment. The tribunal gave a total award of 122,385 sterling pounds plus interest in this case.
Publication Name: Equal Opportunities Review
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0268-7143
Year: 2005
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