Reasonable Adjustments For Disabled Job Applicants

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has considered whether an employer was under a duty to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process for a job applicant with dyspraxia.

AECOM Ltd v Mallon [2023] EAT 104

Facts of the case

The claimant, Mr Mallon (M), has dyspraxia. In 2017 he had been dismissed by the employer, AECOM Ltd, after an unsuccessful probationary period. His subsequent disability discrimination claim was settled without admission of liability. In 2018, M indicated his intention to apply for another role with the company. Applicants for the role were required to complete an online application form and complete a personal profile.

M emailed the company's HR department and attached a copy of his CV. He requested to make an oral application because of his disability, details of which were included in his CV. Following email correspondence, M was told that he needed to complete the online form, but he should let the company know if he