Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 10524)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 10524 is to expand the positions reserved for Persons with Disability (PWDs) in government agencies and encourage private corporations to reserve at least 1% of their positions for PWDs, thereby amending Republic Act No. 7277 (Magna Carta for Persons with Disability).
At least one percent (1%) of all positions in all government agencies, offices, or corporations shall be reserved for persons with disability.
No, private corporations with more than 100 employees are encouraged, but not required, to reserve at least one percent (1%) of all positions for persons with disability.
Qualified employees with disability shall be subject to the same terms and conditions of employment, and shall receive the same compensation, privileges, benefits, fringe benefits, incentives, or allowances as qualified able-bodied persons.
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Civil Service Commission (CSC), National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA), Governance Commission for Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporations (GCG), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), and Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) are tasked to formulate the implementing rules and regulations in consultation with concerned Senate and House committees and other relevant agencies.
The implementing rules and regulations must be formulated within six (6) months after the effectivity of the Act.
If any provision is found unconstitutional by a court of law, that provision shall be severed from the remainder of the Act, and the enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected (Severability Clause).
The Act took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in any two newspapers of general circulation.
Yes, all laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, and rules and regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are repealed or modified accordingly.
Section 1 guarantees equal opportunity for employment to persons with disabilities, stating they shall not be denied access to suitable employment and must receive equal treatment in terms of terms, conditions, compensation, benefits, incentives, or allowances as able-bodied employees.