Basque Court Upholds Exclusion of Autistic Candidate from Vitoria Public Job Exam
The Supreme Court of Justice of the Basque Country (TSJPV) has upheld the Vitoria City Council's decision to exclude Aimar, a 21-year-old man with autism, from a public employment competition reserved for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Although Aimar possessed a recognized mental disability rating of 40-49%, the court ruled that he did not meet the specific requirement of having an 'intellectual disability' of at least 33% as stipulated by the exam guidelines. This ruling overturns a previous lower court judgment from October 2025, which had ordered the council to grade Aimar's exams and allow him to assume the position of services assistant, arguing that current legislation does not distinguish between types of mental disability for access purposes. The TSJPV determined the exclusion was an administrative action consistent with the law. Following this setback, Aimar's family intends to appeal the decision to the High Court. The case highlights ongoing legal debates regarding the classification of disabilities and equal access to public sector employment in Spain.
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Basque Court Upholds Exclusion of Autistic Candidate from Vitoria Public Job Exam
The Supreme Court of Justice of the Basque Country (TSJPV) has upheld the Vitoria City Council's decision to exclude Aimar, a 21-year-old man with autism, from a public employment competition reserved for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Although Aimar possessed a recognized mental disability rating of 40-49%, the court ruled that he did not meet the specific requirement of having an 'intellectual disability' of at least 33% as stipulated by the exam guidelines. This ruling overturns a previous lower court judgment from October 2025, which had ordered the council to grade Aimar's exams and allow him to assume the position of services assistant, arguing that current legislation does not distinguish between types of mental disability for access purposes. The TSJPV determined the exclusion was an administrative action consistent with the law. Following this setback, Aimar's family intends to appeal the decision to the High Court. The case highlights ongoing legal debates regarding the classification of disabilities and equal access to public sector employment in Spain.
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