Disability Challenges in US and UK Employment

A 1965 IRS ruling has been found to enable the misclassification of disabled workers, depriving them of standard employment benefits and protections, as detailed by the National Council on Disability. Meanwhile, a proposed Republican plan to require work for Medicaid eligibility could result in up to 5.2 million adults losing health coverage, primarily due to reporting challenges rather than non-compliance. The Access to Work scheme by the UK government, initiated in 1994, provides support for individuals with disabilities to secure or maintain employment, offering grants for travel costs, equipment, and workplace modifications. However, the scheme does not cover 'reasonable adjustments' that employers are legally required to make. These efforts highlight ongoing challenges and support mechanisms for disabled individuals in both the U.S. and UK labor markets.