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Our Belfast office provides comprehensive employment law services across the UK and the island of Ireland. We are recognised by clients and industry alike for our distinctive culture, deep local expertise, and market-leading practice areas.
Our team of dual-qualified lawyers offers clear, pragmatic, and commercial advice on all aspects of employment law – from recruitment to departure and everything in between. We have particular strength in handling complex and multijurisdictional matters with a practical and human approach.
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Lewis Silkin, in association with Legal Island, have prepared what we hope will be a user-friendly and helpful guide. This has been developed with employers in mind, to help bring guidance and resources for the making of adjustments for disabled applicants and employees into one user-friendly publication.
Please find the guide here: October 2025 Reasonable Adjustments Guide
Part 1: outlines the legal framework, with a practical overview of the key factors employers should consider when deciding what adjustments to make.
Part 2: reviews real cases, covering a wide range of adjustments, from specialist equipment to changes in procedures such as flexible hours or discounting certain absences.
Part 3: brings this together in two clear tables setting out possible adjustments for mental health and physical conditions. These highlight what tribunals and courts have found to be reasonable, alongside further suggestions and links to useful guidance.
Part 4: includes practical appendices, such as a Review Meeting Checklist, plus a curated list of publications, charities and support organisations in Northern Ireland to help employers make effective adjustments for applicants and employees.
