I could go off and read case law and legislation, however, in general everything is open to interpretation with regard employment law. I know, not everybody here will be experts of such matters however I wanted to ask some questions.
In general, employers have to make "reasonable adjustments" to one's employment if your long term sick or disabled right?
Thing is, in my line of work I have to lift heavy boxes and push-pull heavy boxes from time to time (if I'm allocated those tasks). Usually due to the nature of the work, I have to lift heavy boxes daily and I struggle.
My disability is physical and affects my co-ordination, mobility, balance, and although predominantly my lower limbs are affected (legs, feet)- in general I get fatigued much quicker than your average male. I suffer from mild Cerebral Palsy.
I am able bodied to an extent- and I've never struggled as much in other jobs as this. Could the employer fairly dismiss me or ask me to leave?
Or would they have to make adjustments?
I know that in these cases it can be very hard to bring justice to the situation when employers ignore these rights. For example, they could deny I made them aware, as in interview I told them about my disability (although I say it doesn't usually affect my day to day life). Although in this case it has. They could argue I never told them if it isn't recorded on paper somewhere.
What do you think?
p.s. sidenote: I've also heard people poking fun at people with disabilities and health problems in my work place which is highly unprofessional and offensive to me as a disabled individual. I didn't report it or complain because management are likely to take the same tongue. Although the culprit soon watched his tongue and kind of looked at me suspiciously (as though he knew i was around).