The concept of discrimination on grounds of disability was first introduced into Danish law in 2004 when Denmark adopted legislation implementing the prohibition against disability discrimination contained in EU Directive 2000/78/EC of 27 November 2000 establishing a framework for equal treatment in employment and occupation.

On 24 July 2009 Denmark also ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of Disabled Persons.

Leading experts to present their research
The Department of Law at Copenhagen Business School and the Disabled People's Organisations Denmark have invited leading experts in EU and international disability discrimination law to present their research on the concepts of disability, the obligation of non-discrimination, the employer's duty to adapt working conditions to the needs of persons with disabilities, and likely future developments in business obligations towards disabled persons.

Place and time
The Conference will take place at Copenhagen Business School 23 August 2010 from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.

Organizers
The conference is arranged by the Department of Law, Copenhagen Business School and Disabled People's Organisations Denmark.

Programme and registration
Read the conference programme and register for the conference here