Disabled PAs and Reasonable Adjustments

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What is a reasonable adjustment, what do employers have to do and what can employees expect

Disability Discrimination at Work

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Increasing the understanding of what disability discrimination is and when an employer can make decisions based on disability

When an Employer May Make a Decision Based on a Protected Characteristic

Outlining the criteria that relates to employers decisions based on an employees protected characteristic

Your Rights as an Unpaid Carer when Working

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Knowing your rights as a carer when you are employed

Being Employed as a PA by a Family Member

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It is possible for a PA to be employed by a family member to provide care and support to them. However, this is still seen as an 'exceptional circumstance', which means it wouldn't normally happen unless it is for specific reasons.

Dealing with Pension Queries and Difficulties

Information about pensions, automatic enrolment in workplace pensions, and where to go for more information and help.

Disclaimer

Please note that the information contained in this Handbook is provided for guidance purposes only. Every reasonable effort is made to make the information accurate and up to date, but no responsibility for its accuracy and correctness, or for any consequences of relying on it, is assumed by Self Directed Support Scotland or any other contributing party.

The information does not, and is not intended to, amount to legal advice. You are strongly advised to obtain specific, personal and professional advice from a lawyer about employment law matters, or an accountant/ tax specialist about taxation matters, and from HMRC and your insurers. You should not rely solely on the information in this Handbook. Support organisations listed in this Handbook can help you find appropriate sources of advice.