Comprehensive guide covering German disability employment law, the Schwerbehindertenausweis, quota system, and integration offices.
Germany: Complete Guide to Disability Employment
Legal Framework
Social Code Book IX (SGB IX)
The primary law governing disability employment in Germany, covering:
Definition of disabilityEmployer obligationsSupport servicesQuota requirementsDegree of Disability (GdB)
Disability is measured on a scale of 20-100:
GdB 50+: Severely disabled (schwerbehindert)GdB 30-40: Can be equated with severe disability for employmentThe Schwerbehindertenausweis
Official ID card confirming severe disability status, providing access to:
Employment protectionsAdditional leave (5 days)Tax benefitsPublic transport discountsEmployer Quota System
Requirements
Employers with 20+ employees must fill 5% of positions with severely disabled workers