Open AccessRight to Work in Article 27 of the UNCRPD and “Sweatshops for Severly Handicapped Persons”
Author(s) -
Eberhard Eichenhofer
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
studia z zakresu prawa pracy i polityki społecznej
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2544-4654
pISSN - 1734-4867
DOI - 10.4467/25444654spp.21.002.13196
Subject(s) - work (physics) , psychology , political science , engineering , mechanical engineering
In Germany since generations sweatshops for persons with severe handicaps do exist. As to § 56 of the Social Code IX these institutions have to develop, improve, unfold or restore the capabilities of persons with severe handicaps. They are addressed to persons, who are—depending on the manner and severity of their handicap—cannot be employed on the general labour market. They should contribute in sweatshops to a minimum standard of economic production and their transition into the general labour market should be supported.