DDA Masterclass: Employment

20th May 2010, 10:00am - 4:00pm, Central London

Developments in disability law are changing. The Equality Bill, currently going through Parliament, aims to make Britain a fairer place to live and work. It also has the potential to deliver real benefits for both disabled people and employers.

This Masterclass will look at the impact of the Bill and any changes to the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) that employers must understand and anticipate, including how this will impact the Public Sector's Duty to Promote Disability Equality. It will also update you on the latest tribunal decisions and what this means for employers. It will give you a thorough understanding of your organisation's rights and responsibilities under the Act.

The Masterclass will be led by Bela Gor, Legal Director, Employers' Forum on Disability, who is one of the leading experts on DDA case law in the UK.

You can earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points by attending these events (4.5 hours).

Why attend?

Delegates who attend this event will:

• Understand the definition of disability, including recent case law on the definition of day-to-day activities and an explanation of the special provisions within the definition.

• Learn the different types of unlawful discrimination, including direct discrimination, victimisation and harassment and the effect of the House of Lords judgement in The London Borough of Lewisham v Malcolm on disability related discrimination.

• Understand the term ‘reasonable adjustment'. This includes managing the process of making reasonable adjustments, co-ordinating the involvement of experts such as occupational health advisers, IT specialists and facilities managers.

• Find out how to make reasonable adjustments to sickness absence and redeployment policies.

• Information on further sources of support and information when making reasonable adjustments.

• Work through legal case studies in groups to implement your learning from the presentations led by Bela.

• Receive EFD support materials which will complement the Masterclass and provide additional learning for you to take away.

Who should attend?

HR professionals, employment lawyers, occupational health professionals, disability advisers, health and safety specialists, those in charge of training and disability or diversity practitioners responsible for promoting change on disability.

CPD points: 4.5