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In the case of Jelic v Chief Constable of South Yorkshire Police, the Claimant developed chronic anxiety syndrome, and as such was considered to fall within the remit of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
Part of the Claimant’s condition meant that he was unable to deal with face to face meetings with the public and was found an alternative role that also meant facing the public.
The Claimant became unwell and was retired on medical grounds. However, the evidence showed that the Claimant could have swapped jobs with another constable, and the Tribunal said it would have been reasonable for the employer to do this in order to enable him to continue working.
Both the Tribunal and the EAT held that the employer had failed to make reasonable adjustments.
