Definition

  • A Social Firm is a business created for the employment of people with a disability or disadvantage in the labour market;
  • It is a business which uses its market-oriented production of goods and services to pursue its social mission (more than 50% of its income should be derived from trade);
  • A significant number (minimum 30%) of its employees will be people with a disability or other disadvantage in the labour market;
  • Every worker is paid a market rate wage or salary appropriate to the work, whatever their productive capacity;
  • Work opportunities should be equal between disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged employees. All employees have the same employment rights and obligations.