Perceived compensation discrimination against physically disabled people in Andalusia

Abstract

This study proposes and tests a model that explains the job dissatisfaction of the physically disabled as a result of their general perception that they are treated inequitably by their employer, and their specific perception that they have experienced discrimination in compensation. These three variables have not previously been studied in combination. Using the theoretical framework of organisational justice, we apply structural equation models to test our hypotheses in a sample of 220 employed people with physical disabilities in Andalusia. We show that the perception of discrimination in compensation follows the perception of inequity and mediates the relationship between that perception and job dissatisfaction.

Keywords::

• compensation
• disability
• discrimination
• dissatisfaction
• inequity

Additional information

Funding

This work has been financed through project (Ref. SEJ-6658), Junta de Andalucia (Spain).