Current and practical companion for the representation of severely disabled individuals in daily work. Advantages at a glance: The focus is on the tasks and work of the representation for severely disabled individuals. Clear commentary with examples and case descriptions. Detailed treatment of current case law. Accessible PDF included.

The proven basic commentary provides up-to-date and practice-oriented explanations of the provisions of SGB IX - Rehabilitation and Participation of People with Disabilities (Part 3 - Law on Severely Disabled Persons). The new edition takes into account legislative changes up to January 2026.

Content includes: Who is protected by the law for severely disabled individuals? What rights do people with (severe) disabilities have? How can self-determined and equal participation in society be achieved? When does special protection against dismissal apply, and how should the representation for severely disabled individuals be involved in dismissals? What tasks does the representation for severely disabled individuals have? What should be considered when electing the representation for severely disabled individuals? What personal rights and obligations do the representatives have? What regulations apply to inclusion companies or workshops for people with disabilities? Who must or can be involved in the company integration management?

The 18th edition takes into account current case law on topics such as application procedures, prevention procedures, and the responsibilities of the representation for severely disabled individuals. The title is part of the module 'Law on Severely Disabled Persons and Inclusion'.

Authors: Werner Feldes, organizational consultant and supervisor, Frankfurt am Main; Silvia Helbig, head of the department for vocational rehabilitation and participation of people with disabilities at the DGB federal board, Berlin; Bettina Krämer, lawyer, specialist lawyer for labor law, and team leader of the Ulm unit of DGB Rechtsschutz GmbH; Kathrin Mittel, lawyer in the labor and social law/bAV department at the board of IG Metall, Frankfurt am Main; Helen Ördög, lawyer in the department.