The Danish Act on Prohibition against Differential Treatment on the Labour Market

The Act on the Board of Equal Treatment aims to address complaints of differential treatment based on gender, race, color, religion, political opinion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national, social, or ethnic origin. The Board of Equal Treatment, comprising a chairman, two deputy chairmen, and nine other members, is the main institution in charge of its implementation. The Minister for Employment, the Minister for Refugee, Immigration and Integration Affairs, and the Minister for Gender Equality are key stakeholders. The policy covers complaints related to differential treatment in Denmark, affecting various sectors including employment, social security, and childcare. It targets individuals facing discrimination based on the specified grounds. The Board can award compensation, invalidate dismissals, and consider complaints that may not be brought before other administrative authorities. It operates with a secretariat provided by the National Social Appeals Board and can obtain expert opinions. The Act came into force on January 1, 2009.