#278Ein Mann im Rollstuhl hat sich auf eine Stelle als Buchhalter beworben. Was ist ein Beispiel für Diskriminierung? Er bekommt die Stelle nur deshalb nicht, weil er …
A man in a wheelchair has applied for a job as an accountant. What is an example of discrimination? He does not get the job only because he …
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The correct answer is:
is in a wheelchair.
im Rollstuhl sitzt.
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Quick explanation
It is discrimination if the person does not get the job only because he uses a wheelchair.
Why is this correct?
The General Equal Treatment Act prohibits discrimination at work on the basis of such characteristics.
Background
A wheelchair makes no difference to working as an accountant. The Basic Law states explicitly: “No person shall be disfavoured because of disability” (Article 3). People with severe disabilities have additional protection at work. Companies with at least 20 jobs must fill five percent of them with severely disabled people or pay a compensatory levy. Financial support is available for making a workplace accessible, for example from the integration office.
Why are the other answers wrong?
Lack of experience, salary expectations that are too high or missing English skills can be objective reasons not to hire someone. This applies equally to people with and without disabilities.
Memory tip
A disability is no reason to reject someone.
Legal basis: Art. 3 Basic Law (GG) ↗, Sec. 1 General Equal Treatment Act (AGG) ↗
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