Labour Inclusion Of The Disabled Goes Into Effect In Chile

Starting in 2018, new regulations on the labor inclusion of the disabled take effect. The purpose of the new "Labour Inclusion Law" is to promote the use of employees with disabilities in both the public and private sectors.

The main issues it addresses are the following:

• Companies or public organisations with 100 or more employees, must have at least 1% of their workforce comprised of disabled employees.
• The law assures respect and dignity for people with mental disabilities eliminating wage discrimination.
• The age limit to subscribe to what is known as the "Learning Contract" for people with mental disabilities is set at 26 years.
• Any discrimination against people with disabilities is strictly prohibited.