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Public Service Act, 1994 (Act No. 103 of 1994)

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Public Service Regulations, 2016

Chapter 4 : Employment Matters

Part 3 : Working environment

56A. Reasonable accommodation

 

Subject to  any directives issued by the Minister, a head of department shall develop a policy for the reasonable accommodation in the workplace of employees with disabilities, which shall include, as far as possible, measures to—

(a) make the workplace accessible;
(b) provide access to information and communication;
(c) provide assistive devices and technology;
(d) provide the necessary tools and assistance for the performance of the employee's duties;
(e) manage safety and well-being;and
(f) regulate the work arrangements.

 

[Regulation 56A inserted by section 22 of the Public Service Amendment Regulations, 2023, Notice No. R. 3971, GG49517, dated 20 October 2023 - effective 1 November 2023]