278. A man who uses a wheelchair has applied for a position as an accountant. Which is an example of discrimination? He does not get the job only because he …

Answer options

1. uses a wheelchair.
2. has no experience.
3. has salary expectations that are too high.
4. does not speak English.

Explanation

Article 3(3) sentence 2 of the Basic Law explicitly prohibits disadvantage on the basis of disability; in employment law, the General Equal Treatment Act (§§ 1, 7 AGG) implements this ban already at the recruitment stage. Employers are also obliged by EU law (Directive 2000/78/EC), the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and § 164 SGB IX to provide reasonable accommodation. A rejection solely because the applicant uses a wheelchair constitutes unlawful direct discrimination. By contrast, lack of experience, excessive salary demands, or insufficient language skills can be legitimate, objective grounds if applied proportionately and without discriminatory effect (§ 8 AGG).