Disability discrimination at work

Employment time limits are often short. Get advice quickly from a specialist employment or discrimination service.

What to do first

1. In Great Britain, disability discrimination and the duty to make reasonable adjustments are covered by the Equality Act 2010. Northern Ireland has separate discrimination law.
2. Time limits for employment tribunal claims are often very short, commonly three months less one day from the act you are complaining about, though you should confirm the current rule for your situation.
3. The Equality Advisory and Support Service can help you understand your rights in England, Scotland and Wales. Disability Law Service offers employment and workplace discrimination advice.
4. Some law centres and solicitor firms hold Legal Aid Agency discrimination contracts. Legal aid for employment cases is limited, so ask the adviser what funding is possible.
5. Acas early conciliation is often a required step before an employment tribunal claim in Great Britain.

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