Comprehensive guide covering German disability employment law, the Schwerbehindertenausweis, quota system, and integration offices.

Germany: Complete Guide to Disability Employment

Legal Framework

The primary law governing disability employment in Germany, covering:

Definition of disability

Employer obligations

Support services

Quota requirements

Disability is measured on a scale of 20-100:

GdB 50+: Severely disabled (schwerbehindert)

GdB 30-40: Can be equated with severe disability for employment

Official ID card confirming severe disability status, providing access to:

Employment protections

Additional leave (5 days)

Tax benefits

Public transport discounts

Employers with 20+ employees must fill 5% of positions with severely disabled workers