SQE 1 Prep Test - A disabled employee at a firm of solicitors has requested that the firm buy some computer software for him to use at work. This software enables a person with the employee’s disability to use a computer more effectively. The partners in the firm want advice on their obligations under the Equality Act 2010 (‘the Act’).What must the partners in the firm do to meet their obligations under the Act?

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A disabled employee at a firm of solicitors has requested that the firm buy some computer software for him to use at work. This software enables a person with the employee’s disability to use a computer more effectively. The partners in the firm want advice on their obligations under the Equality Act 2010 (‘the Act’).What must the partners in the firm do to meet their obligations under the Act?

(A) They must make substantial adjustments to ensure that the disabled employee is not placed at a disadvantage compared to those who are not disabled.

(B) They must make reasonable adjustments to ensure that the disabled employee is not placed at a substantial disadvantage compared to those who are not disabled.

(C) They must make adjustments to ensure that the disabled employee is not placed at a significant disadvantage compared to those who are not disabled.

(D) They must make significant adjustments to ensure that the disabled employee is not placed at a disadvantage compared to those who are not disabled.

(E) They must make adjustments to ensure that the disabled employee is not placed at an unreasonable disadvantage compared to those who are not disabled.

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