Equality Directive 2000

Directive 2000/78/EC
European Union directive
TitleCouncil directive establishing a general framework for equal treatment in employment and occupation
Made byCouncil
Made underArt. 13 TEC
Journal referenceL303 2 December 2000 pp. 16–22
History
Date made27 November 2000
Entry into force2 December 2000
Implementation date2 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.