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Series: Law Society's Gazette ; 101(28) 15 July 2004, 26-27(2)Publication details: 2004Subject(s): Summary: Examines the implications for law firms of the amendments to the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA), coming into effect in October 2004. The DDA will add extra employment responsibilities to all businesses employing 15 people or fewer and oblige them to make their offices physically accessible to the disabled. It is also being extended beyond employees to other people and professions not previously covered, including several relevant to the legal sector. Warns legal firms should make sure they comply with the DDA.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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Examines the implications for law firms of the amendments to the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA), coming into effect in October 2004. The DDA will add extra employment responsibilities to all businesses employing 15 people or fewer and oblige them to make their offices physically accessible to the disabled. It is also being extended beyond employees to other people and professions not previously covered, including several relevant to the legal sector. Warns legal firms should make sure they comply with the DDA.