What does the law say about dyslexia?

Dyslexia is considered a disability and from time to time there will be candidates on your books who are dyslexic. It is important that you know how to deal with their condition in a non-discriminatory way.

The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA) prevents employers and service providers from discriminating against disabled persons.

The DDA extends not just to employees but to consultants, temporary contract workers and agency workers. In the recruitment context, both the agency...

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