# Equality Act 2010, Paragraph 7


(1) This paragraph applies where A is a firm or a proposed firm.
Relevant matter
Description of disabled person
Deciding to whom to offer a position as a partner.
A person who is, or has notified A that the person may be, a candidate for the position.
A position as a partner.
A candidate for the position.
The partner who holds the position.
(2) Where a firm or proposed firm (A) is required by this Schedule to take a step in relation to an interested disabled person (B)—
(a) the cost of taking the step is to be treated as an expense of A;
(b) the extent to which B should (if B is or becomes a partner) bear the cost is not to exceed such amount as is reasonable (having regard in particular to B's entitlement to share in A's profits).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/schedule/8/paragraph/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/equality-act-2010/schedule-8/paragraph-7
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