Access to reasonable adjustments is an essential right of disabled people, that can remove barriers to their equal participation at work. However, the onus is often placed on the worker themselves to advocate for their needs and to justify the benefit of an adjustment, sometimes even to other colleagues.
When reasonable adjustments are not in place, disabled workers work at a detriment. Reasonable adjustments are therefore an essential and important trade union lever for advancing equality.
At this time, long-Covid may be disproportionately impacting certain professions, including teaching. Preventing the spread of the virus remains vital, but it is also crucial to ensure that workers are being taken seriously when they display symptoms and are given the support they need, immediately.
It is essential that employers and members improve their understanding in relation to what is possible for reasonable adjustments and to promote greater openness around the real impact of long-Covid, as an important equality issue at this time.
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