EMPLOYMENT LAW
Landmark legislation:"Lei de Cotas"
Companies: with more than 100 employees are required to hire up 2 to 5% of PWD:
- from 100 to 200 employees ......... 2%<br /> - from 201 to 500 employees ......... 3%<br /> - from 501 to 1000 employees ....... 4%<br /> - from 1001 employees on ................5%
Public Services: 5% is reserved for PWD
Point: the law protects people with more severe disabilities