The representation of persons with disabilities in the South African workforce
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2024
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University of the Western Cape
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This dissertation will examine the ways in which the South African government includes persons with disabilities in the workforce. According to the Commission for Employment Equity, the current statistics show that only about 1% of persons with disabilities are represented on all levels of employment in the South African workforce. The current legislative framework in South Africa relating to the representation of persons with disabilities in the workforce will be outlined and critically assessed to determine whether there has been an improvement or stagnation in fulfilling the obligations placed on the government and its institutions. South Africa has an extremely high unemployment rate; according to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), the unemployment rate in 2021 was at an all-time high of 34.4% an increase of 1.9% from the previous Quartey Labour Force Survey. By examining the legislative framework, this dissertation will argue in favour of the obligations imposed on the state by both local legislation and international law instruments ratified by South Africa to increase the representation of persons with disabilities in the workforce.
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Disability, Employment, Unfair Discrimination, Labour Legislation, Employment Equity