Considerations Regarding the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities on the Romanian Labor Market

• Author: Aracsia Magdalena Bentia
• Profession: Bioterra University of Bucharest, Romania
• Pages: 268-271

Considerations Regarding the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities

on the Romanian Labor Market

Lecturer Aracsia-Magdalena BENȚIA

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Abstract

Objectives of the study: the study aims to analyze the issue of the inclusion of

people with disab ilities in the labor market in Romania and to provide legislative solu-

tions. The research methods used are the qualitative research method and the observation

method. Results and implications of the study: 1. The conclusion of partnerships between

educational institutions and employers, in order to provide the conditions for a real prac-

tice for young people with disabilities in different sectors of activity; 2. In order to include

people with disabilities on the labor market, for effective communication with them, I

propose introducing the obligation to create unique posts in each institution and public

authority for interpreters of the mimic-gesture language; 3. Creating the legal framework

for the introduction of the obligation to set up unique posts in each public institution for

interpreters of the mimic-gestural language; 4. Creation of a database of people with

disabilities to be managed by the Nationa l Authority for People with Disabilities, in col-

laboration with the National Agency for Employment.

Keywords: inclusion, people with disabilities, the labor market, unique jobs.

JEL Classification: K31

1. Identification of the reasearched problem

The lack of funds and organizational culture has led to poor employers'

awareness of the employment of people with disabilities.

Law no. 448/2006 on the protection and promotion of the rights of per-

sons with disabilities, republished, stipulates in Art. 78, para. (2), the obligation

of both legal entities and public institutions, as follows: "Public authorities and

institutions, legal entities, public or private, having at least 50 employees, have

the obligation to employ persons with disability in at least 4% of the total number

of employees. "

If, on the other hand, this obligation is not met, public authorities and

institutions, public or private, may opt to fulfill one of the following two obliga-

tions (under Article 78 (3)):

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Aracsia-Magdalena Benția – Bioterra University of Bucharest, Romania, aracsia_bentia@ya-

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