Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Region Asia
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RELEVANT LEGISLATION

Lao PDR is one of the 180 Member States that have ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). The Decree on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities was issued to protect the rights and interests of persons with disabilities in regards to policies on treatment, health, employment and other policies promoting self-development. It eliminates all forms of discrimination against persons with disabilities, granting them equal rights in front of the law. The State takes all measures necessary to prevent all forms of discrimination and abuses against persons with disabilities.

Persons with disabilities have right to work in all public and private sectors without discrimination, and this applies to employment application, acceptance, salary, promotion, compensation, among others.

Currently there is no employment quota for persons with disabilities.