General Equal Treatment Act (AGG)
- 15 min
- DE, EN
The Course
A concise introduction to the General Equal Treatment Act
Learn about the objectives of the AGG, who it protects and how to recognise and prevent discrimination in everyday working life. This course raises awareness of equal treatment and supports you in acting in a legally compliant and respectful manner.
Who is this course for?
All employees in your organisation.
Story
Equal treatment is a fundamental principle of our society, yet people differ in many personal characteristics. To ensure that no one is disadvantaged in working life, the General Equal Treatment Act establishes a binding legal framework. Using the example of the pocket watch manufacturer Alfred, the course illustrates how quickly unequal treatment can arise and the far-reaching consequences that discriminatory behaviour may entail.
Learning Objectives
- What is the General Equal Treatment Act and what is its purpose?
- Which persons and areas of life are protected by the AGG?
- Which discrimination characteristics are protected by law?
- Which forms of disadvantage does the AGG distinguish?
- When can unequal treatment be justified?
- What legal consequences may arise from breaches of the AGG?
Course Contents
- Purpose and objectives of the AGG
- Protected (discrimination) characteristics
- Forms of disadvantage
- Justified unequal treatment (objective justification)
- Legal consequences of unjustified disadvantage
- Prohibition of discrimination under civil law
Our digital foundation course on the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG) conveys the essential principles in a compact, clear and practice-oriented way. It is suitable for all departments and provides a solid base of fundamental knowledge. Clear content and illustrative examples make the topic tangible and easy to understand. This ensures that mandatory knowledge is delivered efficiently, in a modern format and with lasting impact.
Alexander Ernst
LL.M., Jurist| Senior Privacy Counsel | Compliance
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