diff --git a/paper-checkbox.html b/paper-checkbox.html
index 9184ded..096004d 100644
--- a/paper-checkbox.html
+++ b/paper-checkbox.html
@@ -79,6 +79,10 @@
         outline: none;
       }
 
+      :host([disabled]) ::content a {
+        pointer-events: initial;
+      }
+
       .hidden {
         display: none;
       }