After the introduction of the General Equal Treatment Act (Allgemeines Gleichbehandlungsgesetz/AGG) in August 2006, many employers feared a flood of (unjustified) lawsuits against acts of discrimination (Handelsblatt, 2006). While a study of the “Initiative Neue Soziale Marktwirtschaft” (INSM) calculated costs of 1,73 B€ for German companies (Hoffjan, 2007) within the first year after the entry into force of the AGG, others claim that the expected cost explosion is a sheer fiction. The regulations of the Equal Treatment Act in Germany have major implications for Human Resources and therefore should be thoroughly implemented into the company practice. In order to avoid frictions due to violations the following fields should be considered: Structures, information and training, Job advertising and recruiting, contractual arrangements, regulations for remuneration and career development and finally the proper documentation and storage of data.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Executive Summary
- Table of Contents
- Introduction/Problem Definition
- Objectives
- Methods
- Main Part
- Origin and Background of the General Equal Treatment Act in Germany
- Structure of the German AGG
- General Equal Treatment Act and Employment Law
- Practical Implications for HR Management
- Job advertisement
- Selection
- Duties for Employers
- Termination of the Employment Relationship
- Rights of Employees
- Implementation of the AGG into Company Practice
- Immediate Training and Information
- Establishment of a Complaint Office
- Check Job Advertisements
- Questions Asked in the Recruitment Phase
- Check Contracts. Conclude a Written Agreement
- Remuneration and Career Development
- Documentation
- Conclusion
- ITM Checklist
- Bibliography
- List of Abbreviations
- List of Tables
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This text aims to address fundamental questions about the legal implications of the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG) in Germany. It examines the background and structure of the AGG, its relationship with employment law, and its practical implications for human resources management. * **Origin and Structure of the General Equal Treatment Act:** The text explores the historical context and key provisions of the AGG. * **Impact on Employment Law:** The text analyzes how the AGG affects various aspects of employment law, particularly for employers. * **Practical Implications for HR Management:** This theme explores how the AGG translates into practical strategies and procedures for companies, focusing on areas like recruitment, selection, and termination processes. * **Rights of Employees:** The text highlights the rights afforded to employees under the AGG, particularly in situations of potential discrimination. * **Implementation of the AGG:** This theme focuses on the steps that businesses can take to effectively implement the AGG and comply with its requirements.Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The text begins with an introduction and problem definition that highlights the impact of non-discrimination regulations on both established businesses and new entrepreneurs. It then defines the objectives of the text, outlining key questions concerning the legal implications of the General Equal Treatment Act. The methods section describes the research approach, emphasizing the reliance on literature research concerning legal aspects of non-discrimination law. The main part of the text delves into the origin and background of the General Equal Treatment Act in Germany, examining its structure and scope of application. The text then explores the relationship between the AGG and employment law, emphasizing the practical implications for human resource management. The chapter examines specific areas, such as job advertisement, selection, duties for employers, termination of the employment relationship, and employee rights. The text then focuses on the implementation of the AGG into company practice, offering practical strategies for compliance. It covers areas such as training and information, establishing complaint offices, checking job advertisements, recruitment questions, contract review, remuneration and career development, and proper documentation.Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This text focuses on non-discrimination regulations, specifically the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG) in Germany. It explores the intersection of civil law and employment law, with a specific emphasis on human resource management, recruitment, and employment contract considerations. Key concepts include the legal framework surrounding discrimination, equal treatment, and practical implementation strategies for businesses.
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- Holger Bodenmüller (Author), 2012, Non-discrimination and Employment Law, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/271652
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