Directive 2006/54/EC

Directive 2006/54/EC, also known as the Equal Treatment Directive, aims to promote equal opportunities and treatment for men and women in employment and pay. It prohibits discrimination based on gender in areas such as hiring, working conditions, pay, and access to training. The directive also encourages transparency and fairness, ensuring employers do not unfairly favor one gender over another. Overall, it seeks to eliminate gender-based discrimination in the workplace across EU member states, supporting gender equality and fair treatment for all employees.