The Act is composed of six parts. Part 2 (§§ 5 through 11) is especially relevant in regard to Positive Action. This Part regulates equality measures, for example the quota regulation on an individual basis in § 8, regulations regarding qualification and prohibition of disadvantaging in § 9, and the equality plan in § 11.

§ 6 (1) requires a stronger encouragement of members of the underrepresented gender in the respective group to apply for jobs. 

According to § 10 BGleiG, public employees with family responsibilities shall be enabled to participate in professional training courses, for example by guaranteeing childcare facilities.  These measures can be conceived as Positive Action within the meaning of § 5 AGG too. 

The BGleiG is a basis and opportunity for various Positive Action measures that could be taken. The amendment allowed bureaucratic simplifications in many areas. Men are strongly encouraged to take opportunities balancing out family and work. Also, the situation of equal treatment officers was improved by allowing up to three vice-officers and clarifying regulations on participation rights.