EUROPEAN UNION EMPLOYMENT LAW

European Union Employment Law

European Union Employment Law

Background

Europe is a big geographic region, encompassing millions of people. These people live in various countries and speak different languages. In the remnants of the Second World War Europe was left with nothing but struggles all along. First Germany and then other countries arose like world powers after extreme struggle in the wake of the Second World War. Authoritative command over the Europe is in the hands of the European Union which looks after the legislative and regulative procedures of the states under its umbrella. European Union works its ways through establishing legislations and looking after the legislative procedures of the European States. It is an independent administrative body that works for the betterment of the countries associated with it. Europe has been the seat of all the concepts related to work. It holds the honour of owning pioneering theories and their implications in their countries.

Discrimination at Work

Discrimination and harassment are two of the topics which arise frequently in the world of business. Organizations and people working in the organizations, both face an unending chain of events and debate regarding these issues. Discrimination refers to the unwanted and unreasonable behaviour which is offensive to the other person. Behaviour can either mean behaviour in the literal sense, or it can also refer to verbal, non-verbal or attitudinal action towards a person. People face work-related discrimination at many instances, such as, at the time of hiring or induction, selection, appraisal, daily work-related activities or in a social gathering. Discrimination has no particular level; and can occur with anyone at work. Mostly, discrimination is ethnic, racial, religious or on gender basis (www.rexam.com, p.1).

Responsibility

The administration and management of the organization hold responsibility to tackle this issue in the organizations. Discriminatory practices do not bring good fame to the companies, because of which the administration should be vigilant in dealing with such issues. History of organizations and working environment is fraught with cases and appeals related to the discriminatory practices and ways.

European Union Anti-Discrimination Law

The European Union Legislation strives towards making a better working environment and getting rid of discriminatory processes and practices. It establishes and coerces a framework which works towards the regulations for treating all people equally, regardless of their age, gender, some disability, religion or any belief (Anonymous, 2006 p. 2). The European Union has been particularly vigilant and careful in drafting out policies, rules, regulations and legislations which facilitates the people and ends the long lasting debate and issues regarding discrimination and prejudice against some people in the workplace. These laws address and incorporate varied range of questions and concerns regarding discriminatory practices or procedures at the workplace.

Importance of Anti-discriminatory Laws

The Union considers the following factors having a play in the importance and significance of discrimination laws because the states have to ensure a welfare state for its people. Industrial sector constitutes the backbone of a nation's economy. Industrial sector does not run independently. It includes and associates with it, thousands and millions ...