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DOI: 10.11118/978-80-7701-047-4-0162

FACILITATION OF EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: LEGAL ASPECTS

Violeta Vasiliauskienė1
1 Department of Management and Law, Faculty of Business, Kauno kolegija Higher Education Institution, Pramones pr. 20, LT-50468 Kaunas, Lithuania

This article explores the legal obligations of states and businesses in facilitating the employment of persons with disabilities, emphasizing the intersection between sustainable business practices and human rights. It examines key international legal frameworks, including the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, and the International Labour Organization’s Tripartite Declaration of Principles. The study highlights the role of corporate sustainability due diligence, particularly in light of the EU Directive 2024/1760, in ensuring equal employment opportunities. It focuses on measures to facilitate employment, including affirmative action, support for career development, vocational training, self-employment opportunities, and public sector initiatives aimed at fostering an inclusive labour market.

Keywords: Employment of persons with disabilities, Human rights obligations, Sustainable business

pages: 162-171, online: 2025



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