Short answer
Gather medical or occupational health evidence, adjustment requests, employer responses, policies, meeting notes, dismissal or absence documents and a short chronology of disadvantage and decisions.
The Questions A Barrister Will Usually Need To Understand
A barrister may need to assess whether disability is disputed, what the employer or service provider knew, what disadvantage arose and what adjustments were realistic in the circumstances.
Documents To Prepare
The most useful documents are those that show knowledge, disadvantage, requests, responses and consequences.
- Medical, GP, consultant or occupational health evidence where relevant.
- Emails or forms requesting adjustments.
- Employer or organisation responses and reasons for refusal.
- Absence, performance, disciplinary, dismissal or grievance papers.
- Policies about sickness, flexible working, disability or reasonable adjustments.
- Chronology of key dates and people involved.
Focus On The Adjustment
Explain the specific adjustment requested, why it was needed and what happened when it was not made. If several adjustments were discussed, separate them clearly.
Direct Access Suitability
A barrister may be able to advise, draft, negotiate or represent you at a tribunal where the matter is suitable for Direct Access. Some matters still need solicitor support for ongoing correspondence or litigation management.
Disability Discrimination And Reasonable Adjustments Guide FAQs
Do I need medical evidence before asking for a quote?
Send what you have, but explain if medical evidence is incomplete. The barrister or chambers can say whether more material is needed.
Can a barrister advise on reasonable adjustments before dismissal?
A barrister may advise on rights, risks, evidence and strategy before or after dismissal where the work is suitable.
Should I include bad facts?
Yes. Include relevant employer concerns, absence records or performance documents so advice and quote scope are realistic.
Ask For A Barrister Quote
Barristers4U helps clients request a quote from a suitable Direct Access barrister. The information on this page is general information only, not legal advice about your individual circumstances.
If your matter is urgent, include hearing dates, court deadlines, orders and any documents you already have when you submit your enquiry.
