General information on equal treatment in the working world
Nobody should be discriminated against on the basis of:
- gender,
- age,
- ethnicity,
- religion or ideology or
- sexual orientation
in association with an employment relationship and in the wider working world.
There are a number of rules in this respect on employment relationships in the private sector and for public service working and training relationships.
Further links
Equal treatment and freedom of movement ( Your Europe) German text
Legal basisLegal basis
- Bundesgesetz über die GleichbehandlungGerman text
- Bundesgesetz über die Gleichbehandlung im Bereich des BundesGerman text
- LandesgesetzeGerman text
Letzte Aktualisierung: 10/09/2025
Für den Inhalt verantwortlich:
- oesterreich.gv.at Editorial Staff
- Federal Chancellery

