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29 November 2023 - The transition from education to employment for young disabled people - Oral evidence

Committee Public Services Committee
Inquiry The transition from education to employment for young disabled people

Wednesday 29 November 2023

Start times: 3:00pm (private) 3:00pm (public)


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Public Services Committee meets trade union representatives to discuss workforce rights for young disabled people  

On Wednesday 29 November, the House of Lords Public Services Committee is continuing its evidence sessions for its inquiry exploring the transition from education to employment for young disabled people.  

Meeting details

At 3:00pm: Oral evidence
Inquiry The transition from education to employment for young disabled people
National Officer, Disability Equality at UNISON - the public service union
Assistant Secretary at Prospect (trade union)

In the week that the United Nations holds its 2023 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (on Sunday 3 December 2023), the Committee is hearing from trade union representatives on the challenges young disabled people face during recruitment or when employed. The session will also focus on the enforcement of workplace rights and the support available to employers and employees. 

Possible questions 

  • What are the top-line barriers are for young disabled people when moving into work? 
  • What do the best employers do to employ and support young disabled people?  
  • How could more employers be encouraged and supported to adopt good practices? 
  • What are the consequences for young disabled people when their rights are not upheld in the workplace and during recruitment processes? 
  • How far are workplace rights effectively enforced? 
  • What key policy interventions would you recommend? 

Further information 

 

Location

Room 4, Palace of Westminster

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