Weber and Doljak, Int J Disabil Sports Health Sci, 2024;7(3);513-526 .Page 513 / 526. Weber and Doljak, Int J Disabil Sports Health Sci; 2024;7(3):513-526 DOI:10.33438/ijdshs.1418290 International Journal of Disabilities Sports and Health Sciences e-ISSN: 2645-9094 RESEARCH ARTICLE Received: 11 January 2024 ; Revised ; 25 March 2024 ; Accepted: 02 May 2024; Published: 25 May 2024 How to cite this article: Weber, N., and Doljak, S.A. (2024). Employment of Disabled Persons with Multiple Sclerosis in the Republic Of Slovenia. Int J Disabil Sports Health Sci;7(3):513-526.https://doi.org/10.33438/ijdshs.1418290 Employment of Disabled Persons with Multiple Sclerosis in the Republic of Slovenia Nana WEBER 1 and Sara AHLİN DOLJAK *2 1 New University Slovenia,, European Faculty of Law of the New University / Slovenia Corresponding Author:sara.ahlin-doljak@epf.nova-uni.si Abstract Education, active involvement in the workforce, and securing employment opportunities are essential pillars for individuals with disabilities to attain autonomy and self-sufficiency. However, due to lower education levels and inherent limitations, they often face barriers in securing and maintaining employment. Enhancing their employability through various training programs and raising awareness among employers about workplace accommoda-tions is essential. Slovenian legislation facilitates this but excludes individuals without recognized disability status from disability rights. This study aims to explore the disability status of indi-viduals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) under relevant legislation. It examines Slovenian disability legislation, protection, and recognition of disability for those with MS through legislation analysis and a survey of 85 adult MS Association of Slovenia members. Findings reveal disparities in rights based on the legal basis of disability status acquisition. Those under the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment of Persons with Disabilities Act (ZZRZI) lack disability benefits. Consolidating relevant legislation into a unified statute for disability recognition and establishing a single MS registry is proposed. Survey results indicate an 85% disability recognition rate, with 14% full-time employees, 21.2% part-time employees, 9.4% job seekers registered with the Employment Service of Slovenia (ZRSZ), and 1.2% students among respondents. No prior research exists on MS-related employment in Slovenia, suggesting the need for future studies to monitor employment's impact on health status changes, sickness absence, workplace adjustments, employment opportunities, and suitable work environments for individuals with MS. Keywords Rights, Persons With Disabilities, Multiple Sclerosis, Retirement, Working Time INTRODUCTION In legal theory disability is defined as a permanent or more enduring, congenital or acquired physical or mental impairment in the functioning of the human body that cannot be remedied by medical treatment or medical rehabilitation; it results in total or partial inability to pursue education, work or independent living (Strban, 2012). The Slovenian legislation predominantly uses the terms disabled persons or persons with disabilities (Murgel, 2020). Among the most important statutes, we should mention the Personal Assistance Act (ZOA), which in Article 1 defines a person entitled to personal assistance as an individual with long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which, in combination with various obstacles, may limit him or her from participating fully and effectively in society on an equal basis with others in all areas of life, with equal opportunities, greater independence, activity and equal inclusion in society, in accordance with the provisions of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Social Inclusion of Disabled Persons Act (ZSVI) regulates the rights and the procedure for acquiring the status of a person with disabilities, whereby persons with disabilities are defined in