The COVID-19 health pandemic had a profound impact on economies and their labour markets worldwide. This included Ireland, with its labour market experiencing substantial increases in unemployment due to the implementation of a number of public health measures. The labour market disruptions...

This study analyzes, for the first time, the effect of increases in the minimum wage on the labor market outcomes of working age adults with cognitive disabilities, a vulnerable and low-skilled sector of the actual and potential labor pool. Using data from the American Community Survey...

This study analyzes, for the first time, the effect of increases in the minimum wage on the labor market outcomes of working age adults with cognitive disabilities, a vulnerable and low-skilled sector of the actual and potential labor pool. Using data from the American Community Survey...

We consider how a physical disability alters patterns of time use. A disability may raise the time cost of all activities; of some-making them differentially less worth doing; or it may make switching activities more costly. The first yields no predictions about time use, but the latter two...

Emphasis on the implications of Article 19 of the United Nations Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) - Persons with disabilities have the right to living independently and being included in the community - has led to a growing recognition that services provided in...

The study presents a review of the current state of practice concerning a broad range of alternative employment models for persons with disabilities, i.e., organisational models that enable persons with disabilities to participate in productive work by using sheltered employment settings....

The study presents a review of the current state of practice concerning a broad range of alternative employment models for persons with disabilities, i.e., organisational models that enable persons with disabilities to participate in productive work by using sheltered employment settings....

The study presents a review of the current state of practice concerning a broad range of alternative employment models for persons with disabilities, i.e., organisational models that enable persons with disabilities to participate in productive work by using sheltered employment settings....

Alternative employment models are organisational models that enable persons with disabilities to participate in productive work by using sheltered employment settings. There is a lot of variety among alternative employment models, which can basically be grouped into: ) - Sheltered workshops :...

Social sustainability that starts from the workplace is a relevant factor for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Based on this need, this study analyzes the role of virtuous leadership as facilitator of health and inclusive work environments that integrate followers'...

This study addresses a crucial gap by adopting an intersectionality framework to investigate the intricate relationship between clean energy access and consumption among Persons with Disability (PWDs) in Ghana. We use the Annual Household Income and Expenditure Survey (AHIES) data conducted by...

Liechtenstein's labor market is characterized by a high reliance on non-resident workers, with commuters comprising the greater share of employment, particularly in higher-skilled occupations. With the steady inflow of skilled labor, infrastructure constraints have come into play and...

Growing recognition of neurodivergence amongst individuals poses challenges for career counselors and human resource practitioners when advising, guiding, and supporting the careers of this diverse group. Despite the potential for neurodivergent individuals to contribute to organizations, career...

The European Union (EU) is strongly committed to ensuring equal opportunities and removing economic and social barriers for people with disabilities, as demonstrated by, among other measures, the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD)...

This report contains a case study for the Study supporting the Impact assessment of the future European Social Fund proposal. Achieving structural change: conditions for success in the areas of ESF intervention. The reform under evaluation in the current case study focuses on ensuring the...

This study employs an event study methodology to analyze the overall impact of childbirth, as well as the birth of a child with a disability, on the labor market outcomes of mothers and fathers. We use an annual panel of Chilean labor outcomes based on administrative data from pension and...

The aim of this paper is to identify the main moderating aspects of entrepreneurship in people with disabilities in Spain in relation to the main explanatory theories on the subject via a discourse analysis of a group of entrepreneurs and qualified witnesses. Several key elements were identified...

Women with disabilities face additional barriers to their socioeconomic participation compared to men, with and without disabilities as well as to women without disabilities, resulting in significant employment gaps and high exposure to gender-based violence. Laws around the world largely fail...

This Thematic Review aims to identify policy frameworks and effective incentives available in the 27 EU Member States (MS) to activate and integrate persons with disabilities (PwDs) into the labour market and keep them in employment.

This statistical report aims to provide policy-relevant analytical support for the monitoring of the employment situation of persons with disabilities in the EU. It presents statistics on the employment rates with a focus on trends over time and characteristics of people in employment comparing...

In many parts of the world, children with disabilities continue to face exclusion from education. This educational disparity is particularly pronounced in African countries, where disability legislation is often absent. In our sample, disability emerges as the strongest predictor of low...

This paper studies the impact of stronger employer responsibilities for facilitating work resumption of sick or disabled workers on employers' workplace accommodation efforts during sick leave. We exploit a reform in the Netherlands that altered experience rating - i.e., shifting the costs of...

Assistance with daily activities is crucial for persons living with dementia and disabilities, yet many face significant challenges in accessing adequate care and support. Using harmonized longitudinal survey data (2012-2018) from the United States, England, 18 European countries and Israel, and...

This report presents the findings of a mixed methods assessment, drawing from stakeholder consultations and from nationally representative household surveys. It aims to provide a deeper contextual understanding of the barriers encountered by persons with disabilities in Tanzania. Persons with...

We assess the extent to which the UK disability pay gap is a consequence of the distribution of workers across firms and within-firm disability pay gaps. We do so by applying decomposition methods to newly-linked data which matches high quality information from employer payroll records to Census...

We examine the causal impact of high-speed internet on adult mental health using administrative data from Belgium. We exploit predetermined telecommunications infrastructure and broadband technology's distance-sensitive nature for identification. Our difference-in-differences estimates show...

Assistance with daily activities is crucial for persons living with dementia and disabilities, yet many face significant challenges in accessing adequate care and support. Using harmonized longitudinal survey data (2012-2018) from the United States, England, 18 European countries and Israel, and...

The COVID-19 health pandemic had a profound impact on labour markets worldwide, disproportionately affecting subgroups of the population, including individuals with disabilities. Despite extensive research on the broader impacts of the pandemic, there remains a notable gap in the literature...

Tourism plays a pivotal role in the global economy and significantly contributes to gross domestic product (GDP) and employment. Its swift rebound after the COVID-19 pandemic underscores its resilience and interconnection with various sectors, such as construction, agriculture, and...

This study analyzes, for the first time, the effect of increases in the minimum wage on the labor market outcomes of working age adults with cognitive disabilities, a vulnerable and low-skilled sector of the actual and potential labor pool. Using data from the American Community Survey...