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The employer shall treat the
employees equally. The employer may not, during the employment relationship or
when recruiting, treat employees differently unless there is an acceptable
reason for the different treatment. Discrimination based on such as gender,
age, ethnic origin, religion, political activities etc. is banned.
The so-called Equality Act prohibits
discrimination based on gender; in other words women and men shall be treated
equally in similar and comparable situations.
Persons subjected to or suspecting discrimination prohibited in the
Equality Act can contact the Ombudsman for Equality for guidance and advice in
the matter, phone (09) 1607 3248 or e-mail tasa-arvo@stm.fi.
If you believe that you have been
discriminated against in recruitment or at the workplace, you can contact your
own trade union or the Occupational Safety and Health Authorities for advice.
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