Clear-Sighted Legal Support: Your Ally in Employment Matters

27 September 2023
|In Insights
|By gravitydev

The recent employment case of AECOM Ltd v Mallon highlights a pertinent issue faced by employers – the duty of making reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities right from the recruitment stage.

In this case, a dyspraxic job applicant found the online application process challenging. Despite expressing his difficulty and proposing an alternative method of application, the employer insisted on the standard online procedure, which later was deemed to lack reasonable adjustments for the applicant’s condition, leading to legal repercussions.

This scenario is not just a one-off incident, but a reflection of the complex, evolving landscape of employment law, underscoring the critical importance of proactive legal oversight in all employment phases to ensure compliance, inclusivity, and fairness.

Here’s how having Bell Taylor by your side can significantly alter the narrative:

  1. Early intervention: With our proactive approach, we assist in refining your recruitment processes to ensure they are inclusive, accommodating, and legally compliant from the onset.
  2. Informed decisions: Equipped with insights on a diverse range of conditions and the required reasonable adjustments, you would be well-placed to respond empathetically and legally to situations akin to the AECOM Ltd v Mallon case.
  3. Pre-emptive legal safeguard: Our timely advice could deter a legal cascade, conserving not only financial resources but also safeguarding your brand’s reputation.
  4. Bespoke support: From advising on tailored reasonable adjustments to navigating the complex legal landscape of terminations, our hands-on, personalised support ensures you’re never navigating these waters alone.
  5. Education & training: Our continuous engagement not only resolves issues as they arise but educates your team, fostering a culture of inclusivity and legal awareness.
  6. Cost predictability: With our fixed fee model, this invaluable partnership comes without financial unpredictability. You know the cost upfront, so no clock watching or nasty surprises.
  7. Unwavering availability: The legal realm doesn’t operate on a 9-5 schedule, and neither do we. Our unlimited legal advice ensures we’re there whenever you need us, helping you steer clear of unforeseen legal quandaries.

The AECOM Ltd v Mallon case illustrates the ripple effects of a single oversight. With Bell Taylor, you’re not merely getting legal support; you’re investing in a proactive legal ally that fortifies your employment practices from recruitment to termination.

Don’t wait for a legal storm to seek proficient support. Let Bell Taylor be your legal partner in navigating the unpredictable climate of employment law & HR.