Employment Tribunal awards compensation for an employers failure to make adjustments in the probation period
In this episode 265 of the podcast I am covering a recent case decided by the Employment Tribunal where an employee was awarded compensation after the employer failed to make reasonable adjustments in the probation period.
The case of Ms Khorram v Capgemini emphasises the importance of effectively managing probation periods and the requirement to make reasonable adjustments for employees with neurodivergent conditions.
In this episode of the podcast I cover:
- When you need to consider reasonable adjustments
- What reasonable adjustments to consider for an employee with ADHD
- Why probation periods matter
- When to obtain medical support and/or an occupational health assessment
- Why compensation for Ms Khorram was limited by the Tribunal
Key takeaways:
Employers need to ensure managers are trained and aware of the importance of following occupational health advice and making reasonable adjustments for an employee who is placed at a disadvantage at work due to their disability.
You need to have good probation processes and regular communctaion in place.
You can read the full Judgement from the main Hearing and the Judgement from the remedy hearing here: https://www.gov.uk/employment-tribunal-decisions/ms-b-khorram-v-capgemini-uk-plc-6004705-slash-2024
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