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Act No. 86 on equal treatment in the labor market.

Country/Territory
Iceland
Document type
Legislation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
General
Keyword
Equity Human rights
Geographical area
Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The objective of the present Act is combat discrimination and establish and maintain equal treatment of individuals in the labor market regardless of race, ethnic origin, religion, outlook on life, disability, reduced work capacity, age, sexuality, gender identity, gender characteristics or gender expression. It applies to a. access to jobs, independent business activities or professions, including recruitment and career advancement; b. access to study and career counseling, vocational education and training; c. decisions in relation to salaries, other working conditions and dismissals and; d. participation in workers' or employers' organizations, including the benefits they provide to members. The Act contains 19 articles organized in the following chapters: I. Scope, objectives and definitions; II. Administration; III. Prohibition of discrimination; IV. Penalties; V. Other provisions.

Full text
Icelandic
Website
www.althingi.is