Disability Law: What rights and responsibilities do severely disabled individuals have in the workplace?
July 30, 2024 | 40,00 EUR | answered by Albrecht Dietrich
Dear lawyer specializing in social law,
My name is Ella Böhm and I have a disability of 50 percent. I have been working in a company for many years and recently I have the feeling that my rights as a severely disabled person are not being adequately considered. I have heard that there are special regulations in the severely disabled law that could help me in my professional life, but I am unsure of exactly what rights and obligations I have.
Currently, I often feel overwhelmed in my daily work and feel that I am not receiving the necessary support to adequately perform my tasks. I am worried that my disability could have an impact on my career and professional future. That is why I would like to learn more about what rights and obligations are entitled to me as a severely disabled person and how I can implement them in my professional life.
Could you please explain to me what specific rights and obligations severely disabled people have in the workplace? Are there any specific regulations that could help me improve my working conditions and better consider my disability? What support can I expect from my employer and how can I enforce my rights if necessary?
I thank you in advance for your help and look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Ella Böhm
Dear Mrs. Böhm,
Thank you for your inquiry and trust in my expertise as a lawyer specializing in social law. I am sorry to hear that you feel overwhelmed in your work and believe that your rights as a severely disabled person are not adequately considered. I would be happy to explain to you the specific rights and obligations that severely disabled people are entitled to in the workplace, as well as the special regulations in disability law that could assist you.
As a severely disabled person with a disability rating of at least 50 percent, you have special rights in the workplace. This includes, among other things, the right to a disability identification card, which documents your disability and grants you various benefits. Furthermore, you have special protection against termination, which is intended to ensure that you are not discriminated against due to your disability.
Furthermore, severely disabled people are entitled to various forms of assistance and support in the workplace. This includes, for example, individual workplace adjustments, such as ergonomic tools or barrier-free access. Your employer is obligated to take these measures to enable your participation in the workplace. If necessary, you can seek assistance from the disability representative or the integration service to help enforce your rights.
It is important that you educate yourself about your rights as a severely disabled person in the workplace and seek support if needed to enforce your rights. If you feel that your disability is affecting your career and professional future, I recommend seeking assistance from an experienced lawyer specializing in social law who can support you in your matter.
I hope this information is helpful to you and I am available to answer any further questions you may have.
Best regards,
Albrecht Dietrich
