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temia

Hi my name is Tee A. I have recently been made redundant. There is a employment crisis in the industry I work with minimal shows being re commissioned meaning lack of work. I have managed to get a few interviews but when I disclose I am disabled and need to work on a hybrid based, I am told someone needed in office at all times. Is that discrimination?

Adrian_Scope

Hello @temia and a warm welcome to the community. :)

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. It's a tough time in many industries so you're definitely not alone in this. I'm not an expert and we're unable to give legal advice.

Have you asked any of the employers why they can't consider hybrid-working as a reasonable adjustment?

Disability discrimination occurs when an employer treats a disabled person unfavourably because of their disability. Employers are required to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate disabled employees, including flexible working arrangements like hybrid work.

If employers are refusing to consider your need for a hybrid work arrangement without exploring potential adjustments or reasonable accommodations, this could potentially be considered discriminatory. However, it's also important to understand that what constitutes a "reasonable adjustment" can depend on the specific circumstances, including the nature of the job and the size and resources of the employer.

Acas or DisabilityRightsUK might be better suited to giving you a definitive answer.

Good luck with your job search, let us know how you get on and I hope you find a role that accommodates your needs soon.