Is it ok for a company to ask for proof of disability pre interview?
Noodles1066
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Hi all,
I’ve just spotted this in a job advert and wondered whether it was legal?
”Should you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the selection process. Please note that you will be required to provide an educational psychologist report in support of any reasonable adjustments.”
Feels like this shows the employer sees reasonable adjustments as giving an advantage rather than levelling the field.
I’ve just spotted this in a job advert and wondered whether it was legal?
”Should you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the selection process. Please note that you will be required to provide an educational psychologist report in support of any reasonable adjustments.”
Feels like this shows the employer sees reasonable adjustments as giving an advantage rather than levelling the field.
Would love your thoughts.
Thanks
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That’s what I thought too.0
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It’s not an academic role. It’s also a public sector organisation and is in all of their advertised roles from basic admin to senior leaders.
It seems like it’s aimed at neurodiverse in particular - an Ed Psych wouldn’t be appropriate for and they’ve not asked for an ortho report for someone who needs physical reasonable adjustments.0 -
Interesting.
This sounds similar to my experience I posted here last week.
My employer deemed it fit to sent me an email saying I would not be considered for more hours because of the issues around me unable to stand for a longer period of time.0
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