In the introduction to the course the international sources of anti-discrimination law as well as the sources of anti-discrimination law of the Council of Europe are explained. However, the focus of the course is on the understanding of concepts of equality and non-discrimination in the EU law. Therefore, the course deals with the following topics: Development of EU law and policy on equality; The Key Terms (Direct discrimination; Indirect discrimination; Harassment; Sexual Harassment; Justifications, Formal and Substantive Equality, etc.); Non-discrimination on prohibited grounds (race, gender, sexual orientation, religion and belief, disability, age); Remedies; Family friendly policies; Equal treatment in social security; Discrimination in Digital Era (AI and Discrimination).
Anti-discrimination Employment Law and Social Security Law
Literature
MANDATORY LITERATURE
Bell, Mark; Numhauser-Henning, Ann. Equal Treatment (Chapter 3), in: European Labour Law (eds. Jaspers, T.; Pennings, F., Peters, S.); Intersentia (2019), str. p. 131-200
Relevant CJEU case-law
Learning outcomes
Define and Explain Key Notions of Anti-Discrimination Employment and Social Security Law
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CONTRIBUTES TO THE ACHIEVEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES AT THE LEVEL OF THE STUDY PROGRAM
Define key concepts and institutes and key doctrines and principles of
separate areas of law. -
COGNITIVE AREA OF KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Remembering
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SKILLS
Information management skills and ability to apply acquired knowledge.
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LEARNING CONTENT
Teaching unit:
Key Notions of Anti-Discrimination Law -
TEACHING METHODS
Lectures and Discussions.
Explaining the legislative framework of anti-discrimination law (international sources, sources of Council of Europe, EU acquis).
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CONTRIBUTES TO THE ACHIEVEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES AT THE LEVEL OF THE STUDY PROGRAM
Classify and explain legislative framework relevant to a particular area of
law. -
COGNITIVE AREA OF KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Applying
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SKILLS
Information management skills, ability to apply acquired knowledge and
ability to critique. -
LEARNING CONTENT
Teaching Units:
1. Development of Anti-Discrimination Law – international and
regional sources of law (Council of Europe and EU)
2. Remedies -
TEACHING METHODS
Lectures and Discussions.
Evaluate the role of the Court of Justice of the EU in the development of specific concepts and rights within the EU Anti-Discrimination Law
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CONTRIBUTES TO THE ACHIEVEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES AT THE LEVEL OF THE STUDY PROGRAM
Analyse relevant case law and evaluate legal institutes and principles in
their development dimension and in relation to the modern legal system -
COGNITIVE AREA OF KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Evaluation
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SKILLS
Ability to appraise; information management skills; ability to apply acquired
knowledge and ability to critique; use of English in professional
communication. -
LEARNING CONTENT
1. Gender Equality (Equal Pay)
2. Age Discrimination
3. Disability Discrimination
4. Discrimination based on Religion or Belief
5. Discrimination based on Sexual Orientation
6. Family Friendly Policies
7. Discrimination in the Area of Social Security
8. Remedies -
TEACHING METHODS
Lectures and Discussions.
Evaluate the level of protection of vulnerable groups in society through anti-discrimination law
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CONTRIBUTES TO THE ACHIEVEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES AT THE LEVEL OF THE STUDY PROGRAM
Evaluate legal concepts and principles in their development dimension
and in relation to the modern legal system -
COGNITIVE AREA OF KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Evaluation
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SKILLS
Ability to appraise; information management skills; ability to critique;
ability to apply acquired knowledge. -
LEARNING CONTENT
Teaching Units:
1. Development of Anti-Discrimination Law – international and
regional sources of law (Council of Europe and EU)
2. Gender Equality (Equal Pay)
3. Age Discrimination
4. Disability Discrimination
5. Discrimination based on Religion or Belief
6. Discrimination based on Sexual Orientation
7. Family Friendly Policies
8. Discrimination in the Area of Social Security
9. Remedies
10. Discrimination and AI -
TEACHING METHODS
Lectures and Discussions.
Develop ethical and social inclusive behaviour and sensibility for vulnerable groups in society
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CONTRIBUTES TO THE ACHIEVEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES AT THE LEVEL OF THE STUDY PROGRAM
Develop ethical, legal, and socially responsible behaviour
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COGNITIVE AREA OF KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Creating
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SKILLS
Information management skills and ability to apply acquired knowledge.
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LEARNING CONTENT
Teaching Units:
1. Gender Equality
2. Age Discrimination
3. Disability Discrimination
4. Discrimination based on Religion or Belief
5. Discrimination based on Sexual Orientation -
TEACHING METHODS
Lectures and Discussions.
