Reasonable adjustment

An employer must take reasonable steps to reduce or remove any substantial disadvantage which is caused to a disabled job applicant or employee, compared to a non-disabled person. Examples of reasonable adjustments include:

  • making premises physically accessible
  • altering his (or her) working hours
  • allowing him (or her) to be absent during working hours for rehabilitation, assessment or treatment
  • acquiring or modifying equipment
  • modifying procedures for testing or assessment
  • providing a reader or interpreter.