Implementation of anti-discrimination legislation in the sphere of labor

Abstract

The establishment of an anti-discrimination normative framework concluded with the adoption of Anti-discrimination Law in 2009. In the intervening five years since its implementation there has been various difficulties, doubts and misinterpretations in case law. This is particularly evident in the field of labor engagement, where discrimination is traditionally very common, and consequently there is a necessity for efficient protection of employees. The aim of this research is to analyze and resolve problems perceived in practice, to point out misinterpretations and misapplications of anti- discriminatory norms in general, particularly in the field of labor, and to suggest solutions that would lead in following years to a harmonization of practices and therefore better protection of workers exposed to discrimination. The article highlights good practices and experiences of free legal aid providers as important elements in understanding the peculiarities of court procedures regarding discrimination in the sphere of labor.

Keywords

• discrimination during employment
• employment relations
• jurisprudence
• international law
• labor disputes