Discrimination in the workplace is not uncommon. It also happens that employers dismiss employees on the basis of certain characteristics and this constitutes discrimination. To prevent this, the General Equal Treatment Act came into force in 2006. The aim of the law is to prevent or eliminate discrimination on the grounds of race or ethnic origin, gender, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual identity. No employee may be disadvantaged on these grounds unless different treatment is exceptionally justified. Violations of these prohibitions are invalid and may result in claims for damages.
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