A study on the employment and wage outcomes of people with disabilities

Ananian, Sévane, and Dellaferrera, Giulia,

ILO Working Papers from International Labour Organization

Abstract: This study investigates the employment and wage disparities between people with and without disabilities. It shows that individuals with disabilities are less likely to participate in the labour market, and that when they do, they face higher unemployment rates, are more likely to be self- employed and tend to earn lower wages. These disparities do not appear to be explained solely by individual characteristics such as educational attainment, experience or occupational category. They are most likely driven by various other factors as well, including limited provision of workplace accommodations in many firms, the potentially greater job flexibility offered by self- employment, and discrimination against people with disabilities. In its final section, the study highlights legal frameworks established at the international and national levels to promote equal opportunities and fair remuneration for people with disabilities.

Keywords: workers with disabilities; employment opportunity; equal pay; inclusion of people with disabilities; legal aspect (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 1 online resource (53 p.) pages
Date: 2024
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