HR Training
Managing Disabilities in the Workplace
Compensation in disability discrimination cases can be substantial. The average amount awarded by Employment Tribunals in 2022/23 was £45,435, up from £26,172 in 2021/22. Despite this, many managers don’t fully understand their responsibilities and the associated risks.
Our Managing Disabilities in the Workplace training course aims to help delegates understand their legal obligations, while equipping them with the skills to support employees and foster a more inclusive workplace environment.
Who should attend?
This course will be useful to anyone involved in managing people, including those with HR responsibilities.
Who will deliver the training?
Our management training is delivered by highly experienced and qualified HR practitioners with genuine ‘hands-on’ practical experience of supporting employers all over the UK with their HR requirements.
What are the benefits?
By attending this course, delegates will:
Understand what is considered a mental or physical disability in the workplace
Identify their legal duties and responsibilities as employers and managers
Be better equipped to identify and address challenges related to disability at work
Feel more confident in opening up supportive or challenging discussions with staff
Increase their awareness and understand of disability, enabling them to better respond to staff needs
Course content
What is the definition of ‘disabled’ under the Equality Act 2010 and how do Employment Tribunals apply this definition in trickier cases?
The different types of disability discrimination under the Equality Act
Providing support to employees with disabilities, including the duty to make reasonable adjustments
The role of Occupational Health advice and key considerations to bear in mind
Dealing with performance and conduct issues where a health condition is potentially a factor
Managing disability-related absences
Inclusive language related to health/disabilities
Course duration and timings
This half-day course is available for up to 12 delegates and can be delivered in-person or virtually, depending on your needs.
Timing and location can be arranged to suit your preferences.
Flexible programmes designed around your organisation
Our expert practitioners work closely with you to design programmes that reflect your organisation’s challenges, culture and priorities. Whether you are developing new managers, strengthening leadership capability or addressing specific people risks, we create learning that delivers practical results.
Every programme we deliver is built on the same core principles:
Current and relevant
Our content is continually updated to reflect the latest employment law developments, leadership thinking and workplace best practice. Your people learn what matters now - not outdated theory.
Engaging and interactive
We use proven learning techniques, real-world scenarios and practical application to ensure learning sticks. Sessions are participative, thought-provoking and designed to drive lasting behavioural change.
Outcome focused
Every programme is aligned to your business priorities and built to deliver clear, measurable results. From improved manager confidence to reduced risk and stronger performance, we focus on real impact.
WorkNest helps develop new managers, address complex people challenges and build a stronger leadership pipeline.
What our clients say
Whatever your size or sector, we design solutions that fit your needs. From growing SMEs to national organisations, we help teams build capability, strengthen leadership, and stay compliant.
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