Push for enforcement of disability employment laws

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain has laws guaranteeing jobs for persons with disabilities, but MPs say they remain on paper and have urged the government to put them into effect.

Khalid Buanaq, Ahmed Al Salloom and Hesham Al Awadhi filed a proposal calling for these measures to be enforced in both public offices and private firms.

Gap

They argued that while Bahrain has taken steps to secure equal rights, the gap between law and practice still leaves many unable to find suitable work.

In their note, the MPs pointed out that people with disabilities form part of the backbone of society, with many proving their ability across study and employment.

They are entitled to fair chances under Bahraini law and the treaties the Kingdom has signed. Yet many still face closed doors when seeking jobs that match their skills and training.

Rules

The MPs said applying the rules would help ensure fairness and equal chance, while drawing on untapped national talent.

It would also lessen the weight on families and the state by allowing more to earn their own living.

The proposal, they added, matches Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030 and its duties under international agreements on the rights of persons with disabilities.

They stressed that the wider community gains from workplace inclusion.