Reasonable Adjustment Guides
In-depth answers to the most common "Can I ask for..." questions.
Working Time
Can I choose my own hours purely for wellbeing?
Why "flexibility" does not mean "total autonomy" and how to negotiate a schedule that works for your health.
Read Guide → 5 min readCan I refuse to work weekends as a reasonable adjustment?
Understanding your rights regarding weekend work exemptions, religious observances, and "reasonable" rota changes in the UK.
Read Guide → 5 min readIs "Time Blindness" a valid reason for lateness?
Navigating ADHD, time blindness, and disciplinary action for lateness in the UK workplace.
Read Guide →Location
Can I refuse to "Hot Desk"?
Hot desking is a nightmare for many neurodivergent employees. Here is how to secure a fixed desk.
Read Guide → 5 min readCan my employer refuse permanent Work From Home?
The battle between "office culture" and disability needs. When is forcing you back to the office discrimination?
Read Guide → 5 min readCan I request to work from abroad as an adjustment?
Why "Digital Nomad" dreams rarely fit with UK Employment Law and Reasonable Adjustments.
Read Guide →Duties
What is "Job Crafting"?
Reshaping your role to fit your strengths without changing your contract.
Read Guide → 5 min readCan I refuse to do presentations?
Public speaking anxiety vs Essential Role Criteria. How to navigate this common phobia.
Read Guide → 5 min readCan I refuse to work with a specific colleague?
Personality clashes vs Harassment. When does a "conflict" become a "reasonable adjustment"?
Read Guide → 5 min readCan I ask for less responsibility due to stress?
Stepping down, "voluntary demotion", and removing stressful duties while keeping your job.
Read Guide →Environment
Can I bring my dog to work?
Service dogs vs Emotional Support Animals in the UK workplace.
Read Guide → 5 min readIt is too cold/hot to work. What can I do?
Raynauds, Menopause, and the battle for the thermostat.
Read Guide → 5 min readCan I demand a private office?
Open plan offices are hell for focus. Is a private room a reasonable step?
Read Guide → 5 min readCan I refuse to wear a uniform due to sensory issues?
Itchy fabrics, sensory processing disorder, and uniform codes. What are your rights?
Read Guide → 5 min readDo I have to attend office social events?
Forced fun, Christmas parties, and alcohol-centric networking.
Read Guide →Communication
Legal
Can I demand a promotion/pay rise as an adjustment?
Why "financial adjustments" are rarely required, but protecting your current pay is.
Read Guide → 5 min readWhat if my employer says "No"?
A step-by-step guide to escalating your reasonable adjustment request.
Read Guide → 5 min readDo I have to tell my employer I am disabled?
The pros and cons of disclosure. When is silence a risk?
Read Guide → 5 min readDo I have to provide medical evidence?
Privacy vs Proof. Why employers ask for GP letters and OH reports.
Read Guide → 5 min readFailed probation due to disability?
They say you "didn't fit". You say you weren't supported. Who wins?
Read Guide → 5 min readCan I record my disciplinary meeting?
Audio recording meetings can level the playing field for those with memory or processing issues.
Read Guide → 5 min readCan I ask to be exempt from redundancy?
Disability does not grant immunity, but it does demand a fair scoring system.
Read Guide → 5 min readCan I be fired for being off sick?
The "Bradford Factor", trigger points, and disability-related absence.
Read Guide → 5 min readThe Unofficial Guide to Access to Work for Employees
Get up to £69,260 a year in government grants to pay for ADHD coaching, equipment, and travel. Here is how to apply.
Read Guide → 5 min readAccess to Work: The Employer's Guide to Costs & Reclaims
Worried about the cost of reasonable adjustments? Access to Work can pay 100% of the costs for small businesses. Here is the formula.
Read Guide →Basics
Menopause at Work: Reasonable Adjustments
Hot flushes, brain fog, and uniforms. What adjustments are reasonable for perimenopause and menopause symptoms?
Read Guide → 5 min readPhased Return to Work: Your Rights Explained
How to structure a phased return after sick leave. Typical timelines, pay implications, and how to negotiate the plan.
Read Guide → 5 min readPregnancy at Work: Risk Assessments & Rights
Why your employer MUST do a risk assessment, and what adjustments are standard for pregnant employees.
Read Guide → 5 min readWhat is a Reasonable Adjustment? (UK Guide)
A comprehensive explanation of what counts as a reasonable adjustment under the Equality Act 2010, written for employees and managers.
Read Guide → 5 min readTransitioning at Work: An HR Guide
How to support employees during gender transition. Name changes, toilets, and managing absence for medical treatment.
Read Guide →Religion
Can my employer refuse Eid leave?
Understanding your rights to religious holidays. Why 'it's too busy' might not be a valid reason, and how to appeal.
Read Guide → 5 min readFasting and Driving at Work: Is it Legal?
Can you drive a van, bus, or lorry while fasting? The legal stance on dehydration, fatigue, and employer duty of care.
Read Guide → 5 min readRamadan Night Shifts: Can I swap?
Why many Muslims prefer night shifts during Ramadan, and how to request this as a reasonable adjustment.
Read Guide → 5 min readPrayer Mat Storage: Workplace Rules
Can my employer move my prayer mat? Health and safety vs respect. Finding a hygienic storage solution.
Read Guide → 5 min readRamadan at Work: A Manager's Guide
Everything employers need to know about supporting fasting employees, adjusting shifts, and understanding 'reasonable' during Ramadan.
Read Guide → 5 min readWudu at Work: Washing Feet in Sinks
The awkward reality of Wudu in office bathrooms. Is it a health and safety risk? Reasonable adjustments for ablution.
Read Guide →Disability
ADHD Workplace Adjustments: A Complete Guide
From noise-cancelling headphones to 'body doubling'. What ADHD employees can reasonably ask for to improve focus and productivity.
Read Guide → 5 min readBipolar Disorder & Shift Work: Your Rights
Why sleep stability is critical for Bipolar Disorder and how to request fixed shifts as a reasonable adjustment.
Read Guide → 5 min readAutism & Open Plan Offices: Surviving the Noise
Why hot-desking is a nightmare for Autistic employees and the adjustments that can make the office bearable.
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