PROTECTION OF LABOUR RIGHTS AND INCLUSION OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: THE EXPERIENCE OF AUSTRIA AND KAZAKHSTAN

This scientific article provides a comparative legal analysis of the legislative regulation of labor rights protection and inclusion of persons with disabilities (PwDs) in Austria and Kazakhstan. The study covers issues of employment, quota allocation, legal guarantees during hiring and dismissal, protection against discrimination, and the creation of adapted workplaces. The role of trade unions and public organizations is also examined. In Austria, the protection of PwDs’ rights is regulated by the Federal Disability Equality Act (BGStG) and the Employment of Persons with Disabilities Act (BEinstG). In Kazakhstan, national legislation in this field has undergone several stages of reform: employment quotas for persons with disabilities were introduced, along with tax and administrative incentives for employers. However, despite the legal and institutional measures taken, the employment rate of persons with disabilities remains insufficient. The research highlights the importance of enhancing compliance with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and improving national legislation to strengthen their social protection and welfare.

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