AGG (GETA) – Information for Management





This course deals with the General Equal Treatment Act – GETA (Das Allgemeine Gleichbehandlungsgesetz – AGG) and provides information for management. The General Equal Treatment Act (GETA) entered into force on August 18, 2006. This course addresses the employment law consequences of the Act. The aim of this course is to inform managers of the content of the GETA, and to give them specific information so that they can react appropriately to the Act. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by lnce Germany Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice and may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with legal statutes or statutory instruments. lnce Germany Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH accepts no responsibility for the contents of this course. Any reliance on the contents of this course as legal advice is prohibited and at the user’s risk. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, a solicitor-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking independent legal advice.


General employees and managers in Germany


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AGG (GETA) - Information for Management

  • identify the purpose of the General Equal Treatment Act
  • recognize the four different types of discrimination
  • recognize the scope of discriminatory conduct
  • identify the rights available to an employee to respond to harassing or discriminatory behavior
  • identify the manager’s role in supporting the organization’s efforts to prevent harassment and discrimination
  • recognize options for responding to observed harassment or discrimination between employees or when a complaint is filed by an employee
  • recognize the consequences of not addressing harassing or discriminatory behavior in the organization


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