Managing disability in the workplace

Contents

Preface V

1. General provisions 1
1.1. Objective  1
1.2. Principles 1
1.3. Application  2
1.4. Definitions 3

2. General duties of employers and workers’ representatives, and responsibilities of competent authorities 10
2.1. General duties of employers 10
2.2. Responsibilities of competent authorities 12
2.3. General duties of workers’ representatives  15

3. Framework for the management of disability issues in the workplace 17
3.1. Developing a strategy on disability management in the workplace 17
3.2. Communication and awareness raising 18
3.3. Evaluating effectiveness 19

4. Recruitment 20
4.1. Preparing for recruitment 20
4.2. Interviewing and testing 21
4.3. Employee orientation to jobs  22
4.4. Work experience  24
4.5. Work trials and supported employment placements  24
4.6. Progress review 25

5. Promotion 26
5.1. Career development  26
5.2. Employer-sponsored training opportunities,manuals and courses 26
5.3. External vocational training 27
5.4. Review and appraisal  28

6. Job retention 29
6.1. Policy on acquired disabilities  29
6.2. Assessment and rehabilitation 30

7. Adjustments 33
7.1. Accessibility  33
7.2. Adaptations  34
7.3. Incentives and support services  35

8. Confidentiality of information 36

Appendices
1. Relevant international disability initiatives 37
2. Other related ILO Conventions and Recommendations 38
3. Examples of legal and policy frameworks concerning disability adopted by some ILO member States 40