Corporate Policies and Practices on Care and Support for Employees with Disabilities and Employees with Dependants with Disabilities

This report by the ILO Global Business and Disability Network (GBDN) provides business-focussed insights into care and support policies and practices as they relate to employees with disabilities and employees with dependants with disabilities. It is primarily intended for corporate leaders and decision-makers, with a focus on those in multinational enterprises, as well as self-advocates to improve the relevance and effectiveness of care and support practices.

While this report is not globally representative of all employees with disabilities and employees with dependants with disabilities, it illustrates the needs, challenges, and positive practices experienced by many of these workers. It is important to recognise that not all groups reviewed in this report always require care or support.

The analysis aims to ensure that appropriate policies and practices are available and accessible to those who need them – in line with principles of equity and inclusion. Further, the ILO GBDN recognises that the design and implementation of comprehensive and effective care and support systems is a shared responsibility and is not solely an obligation of employers.

Six main themes arise from the report’s analysis and key recommendations to companies are linked to each theme:

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