Disability discrimination and the workplace

Overview

A practical guide for understanding the rights of people with disability at work and the responsibilities employers must meet to ensure fair, inclusive employment. It explains that employers must provide equal employment opportunities to people with disability and assess applicants based on their ability to perform essential job requirements. It outlines the legal duty to make reasonable adjustments such as modifying recruitment, equipment or work practices unless this causes unjustifiable hardship, ensuring fair, inclusive participation in the workplace.

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Publication Details

Copyright
Australian Human Rights Commission 2026
License type
CC BY
Date posted