#289Ein Mann mit dunkler Hautfarbe bewirbt sich um eine Stelle als Kellner in einem Restaurant in Deutschland. Was ist ein Beispiel für Diskriminierung? Er bekommt die Stelle nur deshalb nicht, weil …
A man with dark skin applies for a job as a waiter in a restaurant in Germany. What is an example of discrimination? He does not get the job only because …
Quick Controls
The correct answer is:
he has dark skin.
er eine dunkle Haut hat.
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Quick explanation
It is discrimination if the person does not get the job only because he has dark skin.
Why is this correct?
The General Equal Treatment Act prohibits discrimination at work on the basis of such characteristics.
Background
Rejecting an applicant because of his skin colour is racist discrimination. The General Equal Treatment Act prohibits discrimination on the grounds of ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age or sexual identity. Even the job advertisement must be worded neutrally. Anyone who is discriminated against can claim compensation within two months; the Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency offers support. It is important to keep evidence such as emails or witnesses.
Why are the other answers wrong?
Insufficient German for working with guests, salary expectations that are too high or lack of experience are objective reasons. They relate to the job and are not discrimination.
Memory tip
Skin colour is never a permitted reason.
Legal basis: Art. 3 Basic Law (GG) ↗, Sec. 1 General Equal Treatment Act (AGG) ↗
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