Anti-discrimination law

Anti Discrimination Law [6th Nov 2001]

This law offers protection for persons who are discriminated on the basis of:

• Sex
• Family situation
• Ethnicity/ Race
• Physical appearance
• Surname
• Sexual orientation
• Age
• Disabilities
• Gender
• Nationality

– Following in line with the EU Council directive 2000/78/EC of 27th November 2000 establishing a general framework for equal treatment in employment and occupation.

 

French equal Opportunities and Anti discrimination commission (In French, Haute autorité de lutte contre les discriminations et pour l'égalité or HALDE)