Reasonable adjustments for disabled workers – A LRD guide (January 2023)

Chapter 8

Direct discrimination

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Direct discrimination (section 13 EA 10) occurs when an employer treats an individual less favourably because of a disability. This may happen if an employer makes assumptions about someone’s abilities or bases decisions on stereotypes. This includes someone who had a disability in the past.


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