Section 20 of RPWD Act, 2016 : Section 20: Non-Discrimination In Employment

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where a woman working in a government office becomes visually impaired due to an accident. Under Section 20 of The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016:

• Her employer cannot discriminate against her when it comes to her employment, including job responsibilities and promotion opportunities.
• The office must provide reasonable accommodations, such as installing screen-reading software on her computer, to enable her to perform her duties effectively.
• If her disability prevents her from performing her current role, the employer must try to find her a suitable position at the same pay scale without reducing her rank.
• If no immediate position is available, she may be placed in a supernumerary role until a suitable one is found or until she reaches retirement age.

This ensures that the woman's employment rights are protected and that she continues to work in a supportive environment despite her disability.