Assumptions about how neurodiverse candidate handled stress undermined discrimination defence - DAC Beachcroft

Assumptions about how a neurodiverse candidate handled stress during an interview undermined the employer's defense of discrimination. The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) upheld the tribunal's decision that the employer did not have a duty to change interview questions to "yes or no" format, but criticized the reliance on neurotypical assumptions about the candidate's stress levels. The case highlights the importance of avoiding biased assumptions when assessing neurodiverse individuals in employment contexts.

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