Equality Directive 2000
| European Union directive | |
| Title | Council directive establishing a general framework for equal treatment in employment and occupation |
|---|---|
| Made by | Council |
| Made under | Art. 13 TEC |
| Journal reference | L303 2 December 2000 pp. 16–22 |
| History | |
| Date made | 27 November 2000 |
| Entry into force | 2 December 2000 |
| Implementation date | 2 December 2003 |
| Current legislation | |
The Equality Framework Directive 2000/78/EC is an EU Directive, and a major part of EU labour law which aims to combat discrimination on grounds of disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age in the workplace. It accompanies the Directive 2000/43/EC on equal treatment between persons irrespective of racial or ethnic origin and the Directive 2006/54/EC on equal treatment of men and women in matters of employment and occupation.