NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL Prof.Asoc.Dr. Enkelejda
LEGAL BASIS ON DISCRIMINATION
,INTRODUCTION TO THE CONCEPT OF
DISCRIMINATION
Discrimination refers to any unjustified distinction or unequal treatment of individuals
based on certain characteristics, such as:
race,
ethnicity,
gender,
religion,
disability, or
other protected attributes.
,TYPES OF DISCRIMINATION
The Law No. 10221/2010 “On Protection from Discrimination” in Albania provides a
comprehensive framework to combat various forms of discrimination.
1. Direct Discrimination
Definition: Occurs when a person or group is treated less favorably than another in a
similar situation based on protected characteristics.
Article 3(2) of Law No. 10221/2010
Example: Refusing to employ a qualified individual solely because of their ethnicity.
, TYPES OF DISCRIMINATION
2. Indirect Discrimination
Definition: Arises when a neutral provision, criterion, or practice disproportionately
disadvantages individuals based on protected characteristics, unless objectively justified by a
legitimate aim.
Article 3(3) of Law No. 10221/2010
Example: Implementing a company policy that requires all employees to work on specific
religious holidays, which may disadvantage individuals of certain faiths.
LEGAL BASIS ON DISCRIMINATION
,INTRODUCTION TO THE CONCEPT OF
DISCRIMINATION
Discrimination refers to any unjustified distinction or unequal treatment of individuals
based on certain characteristics, such as:
race,
ethnicity,
gender,
religion,
disability, or
other protected attributes.
,TYPES OF DISCRIMINATION
The Law No. 10221/2010 “On Protection from Discrimination” in Albania provides a
comprehensive framework to combat various forms of discrimination.
1. Direct Discrimination
Definition: Occurs when a person or group is treated less favorably than another in a
similar situation based on protected characteristics.
Article 3(2) of Law No. 10221/2010
Example: Refusing to employ a qualified individual solely because of their ethnicity.
, TYPES OF DISCRIMINATION
2. Indirect Discrimination
Definition: Arises when a neutral provision, criterion, or practice disproportionately
disadvantages individuals based on protected characteristics, unless objectively justified by a
legitimate aim.
Article 3(3) of Law No. 10221/2010
Example: Implementing a company policy that requires all employees to work on specific
religious holidays, which may disadvantage individuals of certain faiths.
