| Abstract [eng] |
This work analyzes the legal rapports and law concerning age discrimination in labour law. On purpose to develop this topic most thoroughly the principle of equality is researched primarily, which the principle of discrimination prohibition (non-discrimination) is derived from, which is confirmed in Lithuanian and international legal acts. The prohibition of age discrimination is specifically defined in the Labour Code of the Republic of Lithuania and in the Law of Equal Opportunities which was enacted on purpose to implement the Council’s Directive 2000/78/EB of November 27th, 2000, defining the general basics of applying equal conditions in occupational and professional fields. Therefore it is analyzed if the norms of directive are properly transferred. By the principles of equality and prohibition of discrimination, it is forbidden to apply different criteria of employment, different working conditions, and basics of dismissal, to discriminate identical relations basing on circumstances not related with objective qualities of an employee. On purpose to assess if these principles are being properly implemented, not only affirmation of this prohibition in legal acts is analysed, but also their operation in practice. Also, when researching proper implementation of age discrimination prohibition norms, the protection mechanism’s efficiency is taken into consideration – how and what kind of institutions protect violated rights of persons. Office of Equal Opportunities Ombudsperson, State Labour Inspectorate, Commission of Labour Disputes, and court are analyzed, defining the deficiencies and advantages of these institutions’ practice. |
