Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities
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Overview
Everyone has the right to participate equally at work. For some people, this requires adjustments to perform the requirements of their role. This session explores:
- what the law says about reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities in the workplace
- what employers should provide and
- what is reasonable in the circumstances.
The session considers preventative measures as well as responses to request for adjustments.
This session will be delivered as a webinar. It will be an interactive session that will include a presentation followed by a Q & A.
Details
Audience
Employees as rights holders, as well as managers and employers to better understand their duties
Dates
Wednesday 24 May 2023
Time
12pm–1.30pm
Length
90 minutes
Cost
$75 per session (20% discount for not-for-profit organisations).
Key learning objectives
Participants will:
- clarify workplace rights & duties under the Equal Opportunity Act (2010) Vic in relation to reasonable adjustments for people disabilities, including chronic illnesses and invisible disabilities
- consider best practice approaches to making and granting requests for reasonable adjustments.
Format
Delivery mode
This session will be delivered as a webinar. It will be an interactive session that will include a presentation followed by a Q & A.
The link to the webinar will be provided via email in advance of the session.
Accessibility and more information
Closed captioning will be provided.
If you have any accessibility needs please let us know at the time of registration by emailing the Education team at education@veohrc.vic.gov.au
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