International perspectives on positive action measures : a comparative analysis in the European Union, Canada, the United States and South Africa
Title:
International perspectives on positive action measures : a comparative analysis in the European Union, Canada, the United States and South Africa
Author:
European Commission. Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities. Unit G.4.
ISBN:
9789279111563
Publication Information:
Luxembourg : Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, 2009
Physical Description:
72 p. : ill. ; 30 cm
General Note:
"Manuscript completed in January 2009."
"KE-81-09-550-EN-C"
"DOI 10.2767/13963"--T.p. verso.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 69-72)
Abstract:
This study was undertaken to help the European Commission develop a framework for better understanding the role that positive action measures can play in practice in preventing or remedying discrimination. In addition, it offered insight into the kind of practical positive action measures already being taken in the EU (and in the EFTA-EEA countries), as well as the possible costs and benefits of the positive action measures. The study also sought to examine how legal frameworks, policies and practices of positive action in the EU compared with Canada, the USA and South Africa.--Publisher’s description.
Subject Term:
Subject:
| Affirmative action programs -- European Union countries |
| Discrimination in employment -- European Union countries -- Prevention |
| Discrimination -- European Union countries -- Prevention |
| Labor laws and legislation -- European Union countries |
| Equality before the law -- European Union countries |
Summary:
This study was undertaken to help the European Commission develop a framework for better understanding the role that positive action measures can play in practice in preventing or remedying discrimination. In addition, it offered insight into the kind of practical positive action measures already being taken in the EU (and in the EFTA-EEA countries), as well as the possible costs and benefits of the positive action measures. The study also sought to examine how legal frameworks, policies and practices of positive action in the EU compared with Canada, the USA and South Africa.--Publisher’s description.