Disability at work

For example, if disabled people are shouted at, called derogatory names, denied certain benefits, overlooked for promotion, bullied or refused adjustments at the workplace, we can consider that they are discriminated against and they can make a complaint.

First, they should try to speak to their workmates or bosses and explain how sad they feel about the situation.
But if the situation does not improve they should not hesitate to contact their trade unions and have the culprits condemned.
If they are not union members, they must talk to an organization or a solicitor who will explain to them how to proceed.

It is not easy to live with a disability, so why should they let some stupid workmates or bosses insult them?

There are six types of disability discrimination.

• Direct discrimination
  
  Example: when a job applicant is refused a position because he or she is disabled.
• Indirect discrimination
  
  Example: when the company policy has a worse impact on disabled employees than on the non-disabled workers.
• Failure to make reasonable adjustments
  
  Example: when there are no parking spaces near the office.
• Discrimination arising from disability
  
  Example
  When an employee is treated badly because of his or her disability. Some disabled people may be refused a bonus because they have spent time at the hospital receiving treatment.
• Harassment
  
  Example: when the employee is humiliated or offended because of his or her disability.
• Victimisation
  
  Example: when the employee is treated badly because he or she has made a complaint of discrimination.

Of course, companies can treat their disabled employees differently. This is lawful when they do it to improve the situation of the person.