New guidance on supporting disabled staff with hybrid working

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published new guidance to help employers understand their legal obligations and the practical steps that can be taken to support disabled staff with hybrid working. 

The guidance is designed to assist small and medium sized employers. It covers both recruitment and all stages of employment and provides practical tips, conversation prompts, questions and case study examples. 

The guide explains the law related to reasonable adjustments for disabled workers and provides guidance on how to identify when an individual e.g. a job applicant or employee may need an adjustment. Guidance is also provided to assist employers with identifying barriers to effective hybrid working and how to best overcome the barriers. 

The guide should not be read in isolation, rather it should be read alongside the EHRC’s guidance for employers on workplace adjustments and pre-employment health questions. 

Baroness Kishwer Falkner, Chairwoman of the Equality and Human Rights Commission hopes that “these resources will help organisations to embrace the benefits that reasonable adjustments can bring in attracting, empowering and retaining top talent”.

If you need assistance with managing hybrid working, please do not hesitate to get in contact with our employment law team.