Equality Act 2010
Failure to make reasonable adjustments (s. 20) Where the Act imposes a duty to make reasonable adjustments (see sectors below), this can comprise three requirements: 1. Where a provision, criterion or practice (PCP) puts disabled people at a substantial disadvantage compared to those who are not disabled, to take reasonable steps
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