Integration and Participation of Disabled Persons in the Labour Market. The Legal Instruments in German Law (German Report)

Abstract

This paper gives an overview on German legal instruments in both labour law and social law designated to insure the integration and participation of persons with disabilities in the labour market. The authors discuss the influence and implementation of international legal rules such as European Directives or the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRDP). The paper also describes the actual labour market situation with regard to the employment of disabled persons. Finally, the authors give examples of job placement programs for young academics with disabilities, led by the German National Employment Agency, universities, and student services organisations.