Country-specific guides on disability employment law, workplace accommodations, and inclusive hiring practices
The European Accessibility Act (EAA), Directive (EU) 2019/882, has applied since 28 June 2025. It requires that key products and services meet accessibility requirements. This article explains scope, obligations, and practical implications.
Council Directive 2000/78/EC is the primary source of EU disability employment law. This article explains what it requires, how it has been interpreted by the Court of Justice, and what it means for employers.
A comprehensive guide to disability employment rights in Ireland, covering the Employment Equality Acts, Disability Act 2005, the Wage Subsidy Scheme, Work and Access supports, the EmployAbility Service, and enforcement through the Workplace Relations Commission.
UK Department for Work and Pensions figures show disabled people have a 53% employment rate compared to 82.4% for non-disabled people, representing a 29.4 percentage point employment gap that has worsened over the past year. The article analyzes whether this gap reflects actual barriers to employment or changes in how disability is defined in official statistics.
UK government disability employment figures show a 30 percentage point gap between disabled (53%) and non-disabled (82.4%) employment rates, with the annual figures revealing the gap actually increased from 26.8% to 28% year-on-year. Disability rights organizations call for a comprehensive national strategy including flexible job creation, adequate funding for support schemes, and employer accountability to close the persistent employment disadvantage faced by disabled people.
The Inclusion in Awards 2026 recognised leaders, teams and organisations driving workplace inclusion across hospitality, travel, leisure and retail sectors, with specific awards for disability inclusion and social mobility initiatives. The event also raised £300,000 for Team Domenica, a charity supporting young people with learning disabilities into employment.
Sunnyfield, an Australian intellectual disability service provider, has deployed Cloda, an AI-powered policy assistant, to 1,500 frontline staff to improve access to approved policies and procedures in disability support work. The tool helps care workers quickly find answers to workplace questions in multiple languages, aiming to improve service quality and consistency in disability support delivery.
UK government statistics show 5.6 million disabled people were employed in April-June 2026, with a 53% employment rate compared to 82.4% for non-disabled people, representing a 29.4 percentage point disability employment gap. The data reveals disabled people face higher rates of job loss, lower transition rates into employment, and are more likely to be underemployed or working in lower-skilled occupations.