Layla Bunni's On the case: Get to grips with DDA

Posted by Layla Bunni in Employment law on Thu, 18/03/2010 - 10:06

In this month's On the case, Layla Bunni explores how to deal with a possible disability discrimination case and provides some tips on avoiding DDA claims.

 

 

A catering company is recruiting for a number of vacancies for kitchen support staff. Mr X attends an interview and is offered one of the vacancies. He receives a formal offer in writing two days after he attends the interview. The terms of the offer stipulate that it is conditional upon the candidate providing the company with two references, one of which must be from the individual’s most recent employer.

Mr X has not been working over the previous eight years because he has been suffering with chronic pain in his muscles and tendons. He has recently started new medication which has resulted in his doctor signifying that he should be fit to work. However, due to the length of time since he has been employed, he is finding it difficult to contact his old employer to obtain a reference from him. He notifies the company of this fact. 

Should the company withdraw the offer of employment?

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