Written questions

Disability: Employment

2026-06-22 · Women and Equalities · 12470 · Official question

Dr Neil Hudson

Question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking to help ensure that people with disabilities are treated fairly in employment application processes.

Answer

Under the Equality Act 2010 (the 2010 Act) it is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against disabled employees and applicants. Specifically, employers are required to make reasonable adjustments in relation to the disabled employee’s job or during t...