Joana Neto

Joana Neto is a researcher affiliated with the Centro de Investigação e Desenvolvimento sobre Direito e Sociedade (CEDIS), focusing on Labour Law and Disability Rights. Her work examines systemic barriers, discrimination, and legal frameworks for reasonable accommodation, particularly in employment contexts.

• 2024: Published two articles addressing remote work policies and workplace adaptation for disabled workers.
• 2023: Authored three pieces analyzing legal protections, cultural sector employment, and gender-disability intersections in employment.

Joana’s research is deeply interdisciplinary, bridging Legal Studies, Social Sciences, and Human Rights. Her recent publications emphasize the implementation of international conventions on disability rights in national labour law, workplace flexibility, and the compounded disadvantages faced by disabled women.

She received the Dr Maria Lutegarda Prize (2023) for her work on disability and employment, and an Award for Academic Excellence (2019). Her conference participation (e.g., 4º Congreso Mundial Cielo Laboral, ADAPT International) highlights her engagement with global dialogues on future of work and human rights.