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Germany - Non-discrimination - Law, Act

Act to amend the Civil Code and the Labour Court Act.

Adoption: 1998-06-29 | Date of entry into force: 1998-07-03 | DEU-1998-L-50155

Amends sub-sections 2-4 of section 611 of the Civil Code regarding compensation in cases where an employer violates provisions regarding non-discrimination in hiring. Also amends the Labour Courts Act with regard to claims made under s. 611 of the Civil Code.

Germany - Non-discrimination - Constitution

Act to amend the Basic Law (Articles 3, 20a, 28, 29, 72, 74, 75, 76, 77, 80, 87, 93, 118a and 125 a).

Adoption: 1994-10-27 | Date of entry into force: 1994-11-15 | DEU-1994-C-39145

Amends Article 3 to provide that the State shall promote equality of women and men and shall endeavour to remove existing obstacles thereto, and to prohibit discrimination against the disabled.

Germany - Non-discrimination - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Declaration of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the enlarged scope of the Convention concerning prevention and punishment of genocide.

Adoption: 1994-08-18 | Date of entry into force: 1991-09-17 | DEU-1994-M-41138