Owner refuse RNID to visit workplace to access Telephone equipments for hard of hearing. This would have help a hard of hearing person with confident and willing to do the job.
2006-11-03 09:31:41 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Oh dear. If someone was fired from their job as they couldn't do something, but the employer denied access to the organisation that could have enabled the employee to do that job, that employer stands to lose a lot of money in court.
Get thee to an employment tribunel immediately!
2006-11-03 09:45:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If somebody is dismissed from work after acquiring disability, and is sacked, as opposed to resigning or leaving voluntarily this is extremely illegal and the worker would have a case under the Disability Discrimination Act.
Often people have to leave such careers as the Army or Police as they are unfeasible but can sometimes be given desk jobs. Most disabled people when applying for jobs know their own limits and jobs they cannot do, but the answer to your question is a)NO they should not and b) it is illegal to do so.
In the case of hard of hearing equipment Access To Work can pay for that at no expense to the employer, and it is what's termed as a "reasonable adjustment" - therefore the owner in question can be taken to court. Contact the DRC (Disability Rights Commission
2006-11-03 17:44:08 · answer #2 · answered by Bumblebee 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being partially deaf myself, I find it appalling but a sad fact of life that even with all our so called equal opps laws, many companies still refuse to comply and give disabled people a chance.
I have lost count of the number of job interviews i've been for where i've been refused the job due to not being able to perform an aspect of the role due to my hearing problem. Dismissal from work because of a disability is now illegal unless there really is no alternative for the employee (I believe). I hope that the book is thrown at this company.
2006-11-03 17:45:32 · answer #3 · answered by kpk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people try to push things just a bit too far, further than is reasonable in my opinion.
I fully agree that people with disabilities should not be prevented from working purely on the basis of their disability, but we all have to be sensible in what is right for them to do.
Surely someone who has a hearing problem is not best suited to a job involving the telephone!!
There are how ever plenty of jobs where deafness need be no barrier.
Should a taxi firm refuse to employ someone just becasue they are blind.... the answer is no... of course not........they can't drive a car......but would be fine on the phone to take bookings.
"Horses for courses", I believe is the motto
2006-11-03 18:26:30 · answer #4 · answered by Martin14th 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess it depends on the disability. I'm all for equality in the workplace, but there are certain people with disabilities that would be better suited for certain jobs than others. If it's a job where their disability doesn't effect their ability to work, then they should have as fair a chance as anyone else to be hired.
2006-11-03 17:35:18 · answer #5 · answered by Dopple 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I English your hope better soon.
Usually an employer will do anything to keep good employees.
However, some disabilities are totally incompatible with certain jobs. In my case, my inability to sink a jump shot (not to mention being old and slow) has kept me from a career in the NBA. Perhaps people who don't hear well shouldn't be answering the phones for a living (call center) either.
2006-11-03 17:41:50 · answer #6 · answered by geek49203 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't know where you are, but in the U.S. being fired because of a disability is against the "Americans With Disabilities Act" providing they knew about your disability when you were hired, and you did not conceal it from them during the application and hiring process. There are attorneys who handle nothing BUT worker's rights cases, and they don't charge anything unless you win your claim. Look in the phone book for a list of attorneys and their specialties, or call your State Bar Association Referral number and get a list of qualified attorneys for your problem
2006-11-03 17:45:46 · answer #7 · answered by piper54alpha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No,this is unfair on the person.They have as much right to work as any one.You will often find a person with disabilities are often more knowledgable than those who don't have a disability.
Any way it's now classed as descrimination.
2006-11-03 17:46:48 · answer #8 · answered by nicky dakiamadnat600bugmunchsqig 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps they need to consult "The Americans with Disabilities Act"
2006-11-03 17:40:30 · answer #9 · answered by kids and cats 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me as though this owner could be in trouble.
The only way this can be avoided in law would be if there was a Genuine Occupational Qualification. (GOQ). I cannot see that here.
2006-11-04 08:12:20 · answer #10 · answered by LYN W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋