AGG (GETA) – Information for Employees (Update Available)

Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
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Overview/Description
This course deals with the General Equal Treatment Act – GETA (Das Allgemeine Gleichbehandlungsgesetz – AGG) and provides information for employees. The General Equal Treatment Act entered into force on 18 August 2006 and affects both civil law and employment law. This course deals with the employment law consequences of the Act. The aim of this course is to inform all employees of the basic content of the General Equal Treatment Act and its consequences in their day-to-day work. Please note that this course is not Section 508 (Accessibility) compliant.

Target Audience
All employees

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
1.0

Lesson Objectives

AGG (GETA) – Information for Employees (Update Available)

state the purpose of the Act

name six characteristics in respect of which discrimination is not permitted

define the circle of persons affected by the General Equal Treatment Act

identify the employment-law scope of the Act

differentiate between the four different types of discrimination

recognise the scope of discriminatory conduct

recognise to what extent an occupational requirement justifies an exception to the fundamental prohibition of discrimination

define the circumstances in which unequal treatment on grounds of age is permissible

identify the scope and meaning of the prohibition of discrimination

explain the employment-law consequences of a violation of the prohibition of discrimination

identify the rights available in the event of discrimination

describe the pre-requisites for compensation and damages

assess the standard of proof in the GETA

Course Number:
lchr_01_a39_lc_enus