The AGG implements the following four equal treatment directives of the European Union:
- Council Directive 2000/43/EC implementing the principle of equal treatment between persons irrespective of racial or ethnic origin
- Council Directive 2000/78/EC establishing a general framework for equal treatment in employment and occupation
- Council Directive 2006/54/EC on the implementation of the principle of equal opportunities and equal treatment of men and women in matters of employment and occupation
- Council Directive 2004/113/EC implementing the principle of equal treatment between men and women in the access to and supply of goods and services
In some areas, the AGG does not conform to the European legal standards or does not implement these adequately. This is where changes appear necessary in order to strengthen the protection against discrimination in accordance with the requirements of European Union law.
Through the following bold paragraphs, you may find further information on the conformity of the AGG with the directives:
GENERAL EQUAL TREATMENT ACT (AGG)
PART 1- GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 4 Unequal Treatment on Several Grounds
§ 5 Positive Action
PART 2 – PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEES AGAINST DISCRIMINATION
Chapter 1. Prohibition of Discrimination
§ 6 Persons Covered
§ 7 Prohibition of Discrimination
§ 8 Permissible Difference of Treatment on Grounds of Occupational Requirements
§ 9 Permissible Difference of Treatment on Grounds of Religion or Belief
§ 10 Permissible Difference of Treatment on Grounds of Age
Chapter 2. Employer Obligations
§ 11 Advertisement of Vacancies
§ 12 Employer Action and Duties
Chapter 3. Employee Rights
§ 13 Right of Appeal
§ 14 Right to Refuse Performance
§ 16 Prohibition of Victimisation
Chapter 4. Supplementary Provisions
§ 17 Social Responsibility of the Involved Parties
§ 18 Membership of Organisations
PART 3 – PROTECTION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION UNDER CIVIL LAW
§ 19 Prohibition of Discrimination Under Civil Law
§ 20 Permissible Differences of Treatment
PART 4 – DEFENSE OF RIGHTS
§ 22 Burden of Proof
§ 23 Support from Anti-Discrimination Organisations
PART 5 – SPECIAL REGULATIONS APPLYING TO PUBLIC-LAW EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIPS
§ 24 Special Regulations Applying to Public-Law Employment Relationships
PART 6 – ANTI-DISCRIMINATION AGENCY
§ 25 Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency
§ 26 Legal Status of the Head of the Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency
§ 27 Tasks
§ 28 Authority
§ 29 Co-operation with Non-Governmental Organisations and Other Institutions
§ 30 Advisory Council
PART 7 – CONCLUDING PROVISIONS
§ 31 Prohibition of Changing Any Provisions
§ 32 Final Provision
§ 33 Transitional Provisions