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Code of Practice

On the International Day of Disabled Persons, the International Labour Organization announced the launch of its Code of Practice on Managing Disability in the Workplace, adopted by the ILO Governing Body at its recent meeting (Nov 1-16) in Geneva.

Document's Table of Contents
Section Page
Preface 1
1. General provisions 1
1.1. Objective 1
1.2. Principles 1
1.3. Application 2
1.4. Definitions 2
2. General duties of employers and workers-representatives, and responsibilities of competent authorities 7
2.1. General duties of employers 7
2.2. Responsibilities of competent authorities 8
2.3. General duties of workers -representatives 10
3. Framework for the management of disability issues in the workplace 11
3.1. Developing a strategy on disability management in the workplace 11
3.2. Communication and awareness-raising 11
3.3. Evaluating effectiveness 12
4. Recruitment 13
4.1. Preparing for recruitment 13
4.2. Interviewing and testing 14
4.3. Employee orientation to jobs 14
4.4. Work experience 15
4.5. Work trials and supported employment placements 15
4.6. Progress review 16
5. Promotion 17
5.1. Career development 17
5.2. Employer-sponsored training opportunities, manuals and courses 17
5.3. External vocational training 18
5.4. Review and appraisal 18
6. Job retention 19
6.1. Policy on acquired disabilities 19
6.2. Assessment and rehabilitation 20
7. Adjustments 21
7.1. Accessibility 21
7.2. Adaptations 21
7.3. Incentives and support services 22
8. Confidentiality of information 23
Appendices  
1. Relevant international disability initiatives 25
2. Other related ILO Conventions and Recommendations 26
3. Examples of legal and policy frameworks concerning disability adopted be some ILO member States 28

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