PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND EMPLOYMENT IN EUROPE: IMPLEMENTATION OF INTERNATIONAL PRINCIPLES AND COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVES
Keywords:
persons with disabilities, employment, international experience, employment quotas, reasonable accommodations, legal regulation, anti-discrimination legislation, inclusion, labour market participation.Abstract
This article examines international practices in the legal regulation of employment for persons with disabilities, with a focus on the European Union, the United Kingdom, and Nordic countries. Through a comparative legal analysis, the study identifies effective mechanisms that promote the social inclusion of persons with disabilities, such as employment quotas, reasonable workplace accommodations, and wage subsidies. The paper also explores the prospects of adapting these mechanisms in the Republic of Moldova, taking into account existing legislation and current challenges in the employment of persons with disabilities. Recommendations are provided for improving the legal framework to enhance labour market participation and social inclusion of persons with disabilities.
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