Here you’ll find answers to some of the common questions asked about the equality act.
At North Lanarkshire Council we consider and accommodate individuals who have additional needs, such as those with disabilities. This could be an adjustment to the workspace, the hours of a job or any other aspect of the workplace to enable individuals to achieve the same outcome through different means. You can read more about this in our Reasonable Adjustment Protocol.
Visit the Equality & Diversity category for more information on this subject.
Speak to your line manager in the first instance to discuss concerns. The Council also has a Tailored Adjustment Protocol to allow for discussion and record of reasonable adjustments agreed with the line manager. Copies of this protocol are available from the Equalities Manager – Audrey Cameron, or the Equalities Assistant – Elaine Wightman, equality@northlan.gov.uk.
The Equality Act places a duty on employers to allow employees covered by the Act to take time off to attend medical appointments. Where possible, the employee should be encouraged to set these appointments for the start or end of the working day. If the manager has any concerns, they should speak to the employee in the first instance.
Speak to your line manager in the first instance to discuss concerns. The Council also has a Tailored Adjustment Protocol to allow for discussion and record of reasonable adjustments agreed with the line manager. Copies of this protocol are available from the Equalities Manager – Audrey Cameron, or the Equalities Assistant – Elaine Wightman,equality@northlan.gov.uk.
Speak to your line manager in the first instance. Your manager will discuss potential referrals to occupational health and any adjustments that may be required.
If following the above process, you require further information, please contact Employee Relations.