ABSTRACT Peru is in the central, western part of South America. It is the third largest country in South America and number 20 in the world. It is the country with the fourth highest population in South America. In 2010, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Peru was 154 billion USD, and its rate of growth was 8.8% (higher than the average for the region for the last 5 years). 56.8% of employed population was in the tertiary sector, 26.7% in the primary and mining sector and only 16.5% worked in manufacturing and construction. These figures are quite stable for the last years with a slight decrease in the primary sector (in 2006, it employed 32.9% of total employees), which went to the secondary sector (it was 14.2% in 2006) and the service sector (52.9% that year). In the period considered, employment has increased significantly in Peru due to economic growth. However, it is important to ...

ABSTRACT The inclusion of people with disabilities (PWD) in the workplace is a matter currently under discussion. In this context, this research seeks to characterize the inclusion of PWD in the Peruvian labor market. To the effect, a mixed methods study design was developed, which involved the application of an electronic survey to 188 managers and heads of human resources in Peruvian companies. Afterwards, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 key informants. The results indicate that the inclusion of PWD in accordance with the provisions of Peruvian law is not met. However, most of the respondents indicate their compliance, in addition to showing a favorable position for hiring PWD. On the other hand, most of the interviewees affirmed that the low labor participation of PWD results from the absence of national control mechanisms and practical devices that companies can use...