761 People With Disabilities In Japan Suffered Abuse At Work Last Year

A survey by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare found that 761 people with disabilities suffered abuse at work, such as unpaid wages and verbal abuse, last year, an increase of 105 from the previous year. This is thought to be due to the recovery of economic activity from COVID-19, which has increased employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Episode Notes: ‘761 people with disabilities in Japan suffered abuse at work last year, 105 more than the previous year’: https://barrierfreejapan.com/2024/09/08/761-people-with-disabilities-in-japan-suffered-abuse-at-work-last-year-105-more-than-the-previous-year/