Directive 2006/54/EC
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European Union directive | |
Title | Directive on the implementation of the principle of equal opportunities and equal treatment of men and women in matters of employment and occupation |
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Made by | Council |
Made under | Art. 13 TEC |
Journal reference | L204 |
Current legislation |
Directive 2006/54/EC is a legal act of the European Union, which implements the principle of equal treatment between men and women in EU labour law.
Background[]
Since the Treaty of Amsterdam came into force in 1999, new EU laws, or Directives, have been enacted in the area of anti-discrimination. The Equal Treatment Directive 2006/54/EC is a consolidation of previous Directives in this area, notably, the Directive 76/207/EEC, which was amended by .
See also[]
- Anti-discrimination law
- Directive 76/207/EEC
- EU labour law
- List of European Union directives
- UK labour law
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- 2006 in the European Union
- Anti-discrimination law in the European Union
- Equal pay for equal work
- European Union employment directives
- International relations
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