<description>&lt;h2 class="wp-block-heading"&gt;Employment Tribunal awards compensation for an employers failure to make adjustments in the probation period&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p&gt;In this episode 265 of the podcast I am covering a recent case decided by the Employment Tribunal where an employee was awarded compensation after the employer failed to make reasonable adjustments in the probation period.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The case of Ms  Khorram v Capgemini emphasises the importance of effectively managing probation periods and the requirement to make reasonable adjustments for employees with neurodivergent conditions.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;In this episode of the podcast I cover:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul class="wp-block-list"&gt; &lt;li&gt;When you need to consider reasonable adjustments&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;What reasonable adjustments to consider for an employee with ADHD&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Why probation periods matter&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;When to obtain medical support and/or an occupational health assessment&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Why compensation for Ms Khorram was limited by the Tribunal&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;div class="wp-block-spacer" aria-hidden="true"&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;h3 class="wp-block-heading"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key takeaways:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p&gt;Employers need to ensure managers are trained and aware of the importance of following occupational health advice and making reasonable adjustments for an employee who is placed at a disadvantage at work due to their disability.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;You need to have good probation processes and regular communctaion in place.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;You can read the full Judgement from the main Hearing and the Judgement from the remedy hearing here: &lt;a href= "https://www.gov.uk/employment-tribunal-decisions/ms-b-khorram-v-capgemini-uk-plc-6004705-slash-2024" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener"&gt;https://www.gov.uk/employment-tribunal-decisions/ms-b-khorram-v-capgemini-uk-plc-6004705-slash-2024&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;div class="wp-block-spacer" aria-hidden="true"&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;p&gt;Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to stay informed on the latest in UK employment law. 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Please get in touch for a no obligation discussion, we can offer training anywhere in the UK in person or delivered remotely via MS Teams.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Please drop me an email &lt;a href= "mailto:alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener"&gt;alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;div class="wp-block-spacer" aria-hidden="true"&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;h2 class="wp-block-heading"&gt;Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p&gt;As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £234 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or you can find full details here: &lt;a href= "https://realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk/employers/hr-harbour/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;HR Harbour&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Don't forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: &lt;a href= "https://realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk/diy-documents/"&gt;DIY Documents&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;We are also on YouTube! You can find a range of topics and also listen to this podcast on YouTube here: &lt;a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIHiMOORTUZK0GKBq-VJzAA"&gt;YOUTUBE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity" /&gt; &lt;div class="wp-block-spacer" aria-hidden="true"&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;h2 class="wp-block-heading"&gt;Zoes Law&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p&gt;Raising awareness of melanoma and skin cancer. You can find more information here: &lt;a href= "https://www.facebook.com/zoepanayilaw" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener"&gt;https://www.facebook.com/zoepanayilaw&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;div class="wp-block-spacer" aria-hidden="true"&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity" /&gt; &lt;p&gt;The information contained in this Podcast and post is provided for guidance and is a snapshot of the law at the time. 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The Employment Law & HR Podcast

Alison Colley, Solicitor from Real Employment Law Advice

Reasonable Adjustments for ADHD

MAY 12, 202620 MIN
The Employment Law & HR Podcast

Reasonable Adjustments for ADHD

MAY 12, 202620 MIN

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Employment Tribunal awards compensation for an employers failure to make adjustments in the probation period In this episode 265 of the podcast I am covering a recent case decided by the Employment Tribunal where an employee was awarded compensation after the employer failed to make reasonable adjustments in the probation period. The case of Ms Khorram v Capgemini emphasises the importance of effectively managing probation periods and the requirement to make reasonable adjustments for employees with neurodivergent conditions. In this episode of the podcast I cover: When you need to consider reasonable adjustments What reasonable adjustments to consider for an employee with ADHD Why probation periods matter When to obtain medical support and/or an occupational health assessment Why compensation for Ms Khorram was limited by the Tribunal Key takeaways: Employers need to ensure managers are trained and aware of the importance of following occupational health advice and making reasonable adjustments for an employee who is placed at a disadvantage at work due to their disability. You need to have good probation processes and regular communctaion in place. You can read the full Judgement from the main Hearing and the Judgement from the remedy hearing here: https://www.gov.uk/employment-tribunal-decisions/ms-b-khorram-v-capgemini-uk-plc-6004705-slash-2024 Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to stay informed on the latest in UK employment law. If you have questions or need tailored advice, feel free to get in touch – we are here to help. How To Effectively Manage Probation Periods: Training for Managers Online training Monday 15th June 2026 at 10:30am (90 minutes) £75.96 per person Book now here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988753783101?aff=oddtdtcreator Still not sure about the Employment Rights Act and what you need to do? Why not attend our Free Webinar for Employers on Monday 18th May at 10:30am Register to attend here: https://tinyurl.com/bddck4ut Training for your Team Would you like to arrange training for your team to reduce the risk of both unhappy employees and claims being made against you? Please get in touch for a no obligation discussion, we can offer training anywhere in the UK in person or delivered remotely via MS Teams. Please drop me an email [email protected] Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £234 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – [email protected] or you can find full details here: HR Harbour Don't forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006 We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents We are also on YouTube! You can find a range of topics and also listen to this podcast on YouTube here: YOUTUBE Zoes Law Raising awareness of melanoma and skin cancer. You can find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/zoepanayilaw The information contained in this Podcast and post is provided for guidance and is a snapshot of the law at the time. It is provided for your information only and should not be used as a substitute for obtaining legal advice that it specific to your particular circumstances. The guidance should not be relied upon in any decision making process. It is strongly recommended that you seek advice before taking action.