Workplace Law Magazine is available only to Premium Members of the Workplace Law Network. Produced 10 times each year, it is distributed in hard copy format in the first week of the month, and is also available online.
Face facts: how much do you really know about disability legislation?
The very first issue of Workplace Law Magazine coincides with the 1 October 2004 deadline for compliance with Part III of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA).
The requirements of Part III aren't necessarily as drastic as many people think - what's considered 'reasonable adjustment' for one service provider won't be the same for the next.
But the reality is, as this issue shows, that services aren't always accessible to those with disfigurements or disabilities outside of wheelchair users. The winning formula, when it comes to compliance, is much more about first-class customer service and much less about physical adjustments.
In this issue...
News
The latest legal developments and a legislation calendar to keep you bang up to date.
Face facts
The Disability Discrimination Act is about access to services, not just access to buildings.
Upwardly mobile
We profile seven of the people who are changing the world on behalf of disabled people.
A battle for hearts and minds
How IHG achieves DDA compliance with 80 hotels, 10,000 staff and 140 franchised hotels.
A tall order
David Sharp comments on the long and short of work at height regulations.
Loved up
Can we really legislate for office romances, asks Kelly Mansfield.
Case law
All the latest case news to bring you up to date with the practical application of the law.
Technical update
In-depth guidance on key workplace topics including the DDA, disputes and dismissals.
Clinic
Our panel of experts provides solutions to the legal problems keeping you awake at night.
Analysis
The latest Workplace Law survey reveals many employers remain unclear on the DDA definition of disability.
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