Communication arguing violations to the right to equality and non-discrimination and right to work and employment of a person with disabilities. Whether existing legislation violates rights of persons with disabilities by effectively excluding them of the labor market.
The Committee requested that Germany reported within six months of the resolution the steps taken to comply with the recommendations. There is no public information at this time of the steps taken as a result of this communication.
Germany’s existing legislation predated the ratification of the Convention. The case reflects the importance of revising legislation after ratification to ensure it complies with international obligations and that programs guarantee real inclusion and avoid both direct and indirect discrimination. This case was one of the first cases analyzed by the Committee. It reflects the views of this body in relation to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
