Abuse in the workplace of persons with disabilities The number decreased by 30% in the previous fiscal year to 900. Survey by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare August 29, 6:04

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According to a survey by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, 900 people with disabilities who were abused in the workplace, such as working at illegal low wages, last year decreased by more than 30% compared to the previous year.

According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, it was found that the number of disabled persons who were abused in the workplace where they worked last year was 900 nationwide, a decrease of 408 from the previous year, a decrease of more than 30%.

The number of establishments where abuse was confirmed reached 541, of which approximately 90% were SMEs with less than 50 employees.

By industry, manufacturing, medical care and welfare account for the majority.

The most common type of abuse was 791 "economic abuse" such as working at illegal wages below the minimum wage, followed by 92 "psychological abuse" such as rants and rejections, "Physical abuse" has become 42 people.

In some cases, people with intellectual disabilities were accused of saying “No contribution to the company” by their boss or colleagues, and their abdomen was beaten, and overtime fees were not paid. That is.

The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare said, “In the last fiscal year, there were few bankruptcies in companies where many people with disabilities work, and unpaid wages were reduced. It seems to be a factor. "