Source · Select Committees · Work and Pensions Committee
Recommendation 18
18
Not Addressed
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We heard from disabled people and disability organisations that some employers simply don’t understand their...
Conclusion
We heard from disabled people and disability organisations that some employers simply don’t understand their legal obligations to provide reasonable adjustments, whilst others continue to flout the law deliberately. The way in which disability is defined in the Equality Act has also left some employers and employees unclear about how its provisions apply. The Government has a clear role to play in ensuring 74 Disability employment gap that employers understand what their obligations are and that employees are aware of what protections are available to them.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government response details improvements to the Access to Work scheme's customer service, channels, and digital functionality, but does not address the broader recommendation that the government should ensure employers understand their legal obligations regarding reasonable adjustments and the Equality Act.
Paragraph Reference:
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Government Response
The government responded to this report on 22 November 2021. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗