The Congress of Guanajuato approved a ruling that establishes that at least 3% of jobs in the public sector must be occupied by people with disabilities. This measure aims primarily to open job opportunities for a historically marginalized sector of the labor market.
Deputy José Salvador Tovar Vargas explained that the proposal is not intended to displace other workers, but rather that the new positions created be specifically designated for people with disabilities. Representatives of civil organizations emphasized that this quota should not be considered restrictive, but rather as an opportunity to ensure labor inclusion.
Some legislators expressed concerns about the operational implementation of the quota and highlighted the importance of ensuring that people with disabilities have access to the education and training necessary to compete for jobs on an equal footing.
The approved transitional article establishes a deadline of six months for the Executive Power and local governments to make the necessary adjustments and comply with the new provision. The measure will apply to the State Powers, autonomous organizations, and local governments, with progressive compliance.
The 3% figure was a proposal from people with disabilities during the consultation processes organized as part of the reform to the Law on Inclusion for People with Disabilities in the State of Guanajuato. The objective is to strengthen labor inclusion mechanisms in both the public and private sectors.
Deputy Jesús Hernández Hernández mentioned that the diversity of capabilities and labor needs in government agencies could represent a challenge for applying a fixed quota. In contrast, Deputy Ana María Esquivel Arrona pointed out that labor inclusion must be addressed comprehensively, beyond setting mandatory percentages.
