Frequently asked questions about alcohol dependence and the Equality Act
Credit: Sarah Wadd and Maureen Dutton, University of Bedfordshire
How does the Act affect the devolved nations?
Why are you only talking about alcohol dependence, why not drug dependence too?
What is the legal definition of ‘disability’ in the Act?
Is alcohol dependence a disability?
If people met the legal definition of ‘disability’ would the protection be lifelong?
What about if a person with alcohol dependence broke the law?
What about health and safety?
What about benefits?
What might reasonable adjustments look like for a person with alcohol dependence?
What if a person with alcohol dependence was not able to do a job?
Would a person have to disclose their alcohol dependence to employers?
What about discrimination in areas other than employment?
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