The Government of the Plurinational State of Bolivia Country Resources Disability Legislation Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 18 June 2008 Legislation/regulation

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Decree N° 29608 modifica y complementa Decree N° 27477 (la protección, incorporación, ascenso y estabilidad laboral de personas con discapacidad) incluyendo los artículos 4 (obligación de contratación preferente), 5 (inamovilidad), 7 (inserción laboral), 10 (promoción de unidades productivas), y 11 (prioridad en compras estatales). Establece asimismo que el Ministerio de Trabajo promoverá la creación de incentivos de diversa índole para las empresas, asociaciones y grupos de auto-ayuda productivos, conformados por personas con discapacidad.

Decree No. 29608 modifies and expands on Decree N° 27477 (the protection, integration, promotion, and job security of people with disabilities) including Article 4 (obligation to preferential hiring), 5 (tenure), 7 (employment), 10 (promotion of production units), and 11 (priority in government procurement). It also states that the Labour Ministry will promote the creation of various kinds of incentives for companies, associations and self-help groups to be comprised of people with disabilities

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