On June 25, 2025, the Prince's Government introduced a bill aimed at strengthening and supplementing the provisions of Law No. 1410 already in force in this area.
The executive's message is clear, particularly with regard to labor law: to strengthen the rights of workers with disabilities and their access to employment.
The objective is simple: to clarify the status of workers, strengthen procedural guarantees, secure contractual relations, broaden access to employment assistance and promote a genuine policy of professional inclusion. These measures, which are in line with international standards, demonstrate Monaco's commitment to making work an effective right for all, regardless of disability.
Clarification and extension of the status of workers with disabilities
One of the major contributions of the bill is to clarify the conditions for granting worker with disability status. This status would be granted to any person who has been recognized as disabled under Monegasque law or the law of their country of nationality or place of residence, who is engaged in professional activity in Monaco, recognized as disabled under Monegasque law (i.e., with a disability rating of at least 50%) and whose ability to engage in or remain in professional activity is clearly reduced by said disability. This change aims to avoid any discrimination between residents and non-residents, while ensuring equivalent standards.
Strengthening referral and appeal procedures
The second major change would be the establishment of an appeals committee for workers with disabilities in the event of an unfavorable decision, which did not previously exist, as appeals were lodged with the Director of Social Action and Social Assistance, the authority that issued the unfavorable decision. The commission would be asked for its opinion on the basis of the existing medical file, with no possibility of adding new elements.
This new commission would therefore ensure legal certainty and equal treatment.
This new hierarchical appeal would not prejudice any legal action that may be brought before the Supreme Court.
Contractual security and support for professional integration
The bill would now require the conclusion of a written employment contract between the worker with disability and their employer, in accordance with Monegasque legislation on employment contracts. This requirement aims to secure the employment relationship and guarantee the rights of employees. In addition, where the employer receives partial coverage of the disabled worker's remuneration from the Social Protection Office, a tripartite agreement should be concluded between the employer, the employee and the Department of Social Action and Assistance. This mechanism would allow for individualized monitoring and enhanced support for professional integration, while ensuring transparency in the assistance provided.
Clarification of the basis for financial assistance for employment paid to employers
The bill clarifies the basis for financial assistance for employment. Employers will be able to be reimbursed up to 85% of the minimum reference wage set by ministerial decree, including social security contributions.
