Employer's operational needs relevant to reasonable adjustments

• Authors:
• Kim Pattullo
• Sheila Gunn
• Blair Adams

In Chief Constable of Lincolnshire Police v. Weaver (2008) the EAT has held that the operational objectives of an employer and the interests of other employees can be considered when deciding what amounts to a reasonable adjustment under the Disability Discrimination Act 1998.

Background

Weaver was employed as a police officer by Lincolnshire Police. In 2000, because of his disability, he was placed on restricted duties and was not permitted to carry out any physically exerting tasks. The... (360 more words)

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