Sharpe Minds employment forum

This webinar will cover what constitutes a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and knowledge.

Join us to explore:

• The legal definition of disability in England and Wales
• Knowledge of the disability- actual or imputed
• Criteria for determining whether an employee qualifies as having a disability
• Case studies: Burke v Turning Point Scotland – an employee with long Covid symptoms was classed as disabled within the meaning of the EA 2010
• Practical advice

This webinar aims to highlight the importance of understanding your responsibilities to avoid a dispute and to promote a fair and inclusive environment.

Join us to explore:

• The legal definition of direct, indirect disability discrimination and harassment
• Legal consequences for employers and managers
• Case law examples
  • Raja v Starling Bank – The Claimant had asthma so was high-risk during COVID but was subsequently dismissed because she needed to WFH
  • Follows v Nationwide – The Claimant worked from home twice a week to care for disabled son. Employer wanted everyone in the office so she was dismissed.
• Practical steps

This webinar aims to help you take preventative measures to combat disability discrimination in the workplace.

This webinar will cover reasonable adjustments.

Join us to explore:

• Employers’ duty to make reasonable adjustments
• What disability arising from discrimination means
• Defining ‘reasonable’
• Consequences of failing to make reasonable adjustments
• Case studies
• Practical steps on how adjustments can be made

This webinar aims to ensure that employers and managers understand their legal responsibilities and feel confident in making reasonable adjustments.

Join us to explore:

• Definitions and key legislation (such as what constitutes harassment in the workplace)
• Employer’s duty of care
• How to manage an employer after a grievance or Tribunal claim
• Legal consequences for employers and managers
• Mediation/ facilitated conversations
• Practical steps
• A look ahead to expected changes in the law

This webinar aims to provide practical steps for employers to prevent and address these issues by refining systems to cultivate an inclusive and safe working environment.

How to defend discrimination claims and horizon scanning – Wednesday 25 June 2025 at 09:30

From receipt of ET1 to lodging an appeal we look at the litigation process for defending a disability discrimination claim. We will consider:

• Duties for employers in litigation
• Case tactics
• Understanding risks
• Disability specific issues which we see in practice

Register here