Discrimination
Unfavourable treatment based on a ground prohibited by law, such as origin, sex, disability or religion, in an area covered by the law. It may involve employment, housing or access to a service, among other areas.
Recognising discrimination
Discrimination may be direct or result from an apparently neutral rule that puts certain people at a particular disadvantage, without a legally accepted justification.
Rejecting a job application because of the applicant’s origin may constitute discrimination. However, not every difference in treatment is automatically unlawful: the ground used, the area concerned and any justifications provided for by law must be examined.
Asserting your rights
A person who believes they have been a victim may keep relevant evidence and refer the matter to the Defender of Rights. Depending on the situation, they may also bring the matter before the competent court or file a complaint.
See also
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Questions with this term
- Quel principe garantit l’égalité des droits entre les femmes et les hommes et interdit les discriminations fondées sur le sexe ?
- Quelle est la mission du Défenseur des droits ?
- Quel principe s'applique en matière d'égalité professionnelle entre les femmes et les hommes ?
- Un employeur a-t-il le droit de licencier une salariée en raison de sa grossesse ?
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