Failure To Make Reasonable Adjustments

1 February 2024

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Karen represented a senior academic who is also a leading oncologist in her claims against her university and the related NHS Trust. The claim centred around a failure to make reasonable adjustments for her disabilities which would allow her to continue in post. Claims were issued to bring the employers to the negotiation table. Through mediation a solution was reached pre-trial and this leading academic continues to thrive. She is also now a disability lead in her organisation.

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