The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published new guidance on supporting disabled workers with hybrid working. The guidance is intended to help managers and leaders at small and medium-sized employers understand their legal responsibilities and the steps they can take to best support disabled workers.
The guide explains the law related to making reasonable adjustments for disabled workers. It focuses on how to identify when a worker or job applicant may need an adjustment, as well as how to identify barriers to hybrid working and determine the most appropriate adjustments. It also discusses implementation and review of any arrangements agreed, and gives general advice on how to foster a more inclusive working environment which is accessible for disabled workers.
The EHRC gives practical tips such as the usage of workplace assessments to help identify technology that can help disabled employees who work flexibly, and how providing specialised desks can minimise discomfort for staff with musculoskeletal conditions. It also includes case studies highlighting examples of how an employer can implement reasonable adjustments to overcome barriers to hybrid working for disabled staff.
