2. Dyslexia and the law: what you need to know
It is unlawful to discriminate against people with disabilities in employment.
The law recognises severe dyslexia as a disability.
The Disability Discrimination Act 2005 and the Public Service Equality Duty, which extended the 1995 Act, places a duty on employers to promote equal opportunities for disabled people.
Employees have the right not to be treated less favourably if they have dyslexia which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.
When an employer is aware of an employee having dyslexia, they are obliged to make ‘reasonable adjustments’ to help them manage their difficulties.
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