EU: Commission reviews application of framework equality Directive

The European Commission has issued a generally positive report on the application across the EU of the 2000 framework employment equality Directive - which bans discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, sexual orientation and religion or belief - and proposed a new Directive extending its protection beyond the workplace.

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The framework equality Directive  
Age
Disability
Sexual orientation
Religion or belief
Going beyond the Directive's minimum requirements
Positive action
Information and dialogue
Procedural issues
The commission's conclusions
New Directive proposed
Non-legislative initiatives.