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D. Special Groups of Employees: Persons with Disabilities - R.A. No. 7277, as amended

Discuss the following scenarios based on the provisions of R.A. No. 7277, as amended by R.A. No. 9442, R.A. No. 10070, and R.A. No. 10524:

1. A company receives an application from a highly qualified individual who happens to be a person with a disability. The company is concerned about the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the job. Discuss the rights of persons with disabilities in terms of employment, reasonable accommodation, and the employer's obligations under the law.
2. An employee with a disability has requested for reasonable accommodation in the workplace, but the employer argues that providing such accommodation would cause undue hardship for the company. Analyze the concept of undue hardship and its application to the rights of persons with disabilities.
3. A visually impaired employee works in a company that has not fully complied with the accessibility standards set by law. The employee encounters difficulties in navigating the workplace and accessing necessary facilities. Discuss the obligations of employers to provide accessible workplaces and the rights of persons with disabilities to reasonable accommodations.
4. A company wants to implement a policy of hiring a certain percentage of persons with disabilities in their workforce. Evaluate the legality of such a policy under R.A. No. 7277, as amended, and discuss the potential benefits and challenges of implementing policies promoting the employment of persons with disabilities.

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