ABSTRACT
The fundamental right to work is enshrined in numerous international treaties. Article 6(1) ICESCR stipulates that States Parties should recognise and safeguard the right to work of every person, including the right to an opportunity. The UN Standard Rules on the Equalisation of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities, Article 27 CRPD have also made valuable contributions to the international legal framework governing the right to work of persons with disabilities. Notwithstanding the non-binding nature of the Standard Rules, they serve as a model for good practice and have been a valuable tool for disability activists seeking to secure the right to work and employment for persons with disabilities. International and domestic discrimination law concerning the right of persons with disabilities to employment has evolved to include employment contracts, which are currently governed both by principles of public international law and domestic statute. The adoption of reasonable accommodation measures by employers is essential to facilitate the employment of persons with disabilities.
