https://studiegids.vu.nl/en/courses/2024-2025/R_EUADLAt the end of this course students understand and can apply the EU law prohibiting discrimination in employment on grounds of sex, race, sexuality, religion, age and disability, which applies in all the Member States of the European Union. They also understand the potential and actual impact of discrimination law on groups and individuals in society, and its strengths and weaknesses in contributing to equality, as well as the different visions of equality that may be pursued. They are able to think in a critical and informed way about the existing law, identifying its contradictions and the normative stances that it embodies.This course covers the EU law prohibitions on discrimination on groundsof e.g. sex, race, religion, ethnicity, sexuality, age and disability. Students learn the meaning and definition of discrimination, the scope of the prohibition, evidential requirements, and the extent to which positive action in favour of underrepresented groups is permitted or required. Current issues such as transgender rights, headscarf bans, and algorithmic discrimination are addressed. This law is contained in a series of EU directives, and in the case law of the European Court of Justice. It is directly applicable in national courts, and provides the framework for national non-discrimination law in these fields. It is therefore relevant for national labour law and social law students, as well as EU law students.Classes will be interactive, with a mixture of lectures, discussion and exercises. There are 2 classes per week, each 1.5 hours long.).2 written papersReading will be notified via CanvasThis course is suitable for master or exchange students who hope to work in the fields of labour law, EU law, human rights, migration law or any other field where equality and discrimination may be important. Apart from regular students, the course is also available for: Students from other universities/faculties Exchange students Contract students (students who pay for one course). Students taking this course will need to be familiar with the core elements of EU law, such as found in a typical introductory EU law course. Courses from a master at the faculty can only be taken as a secondary course if you have a diploma that gives access to the relevant master/ specialization and if you are enrolled in a master.Some knowledge of basic EU law is desirable.