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EU Equality Directives training

Two microlessons on the protected grounds and types of discrimination under EU law, and what employers must do, from reasonable accommodation to equal pay and pay transparency, with a situational test and a certificate of completion.

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About this course

What the EU Equality Directives course covers

This short explainer course covers EU equality law in two microlessons. It explains the protected grounds and the main types of discrimination under the EU equality directives, then what employers are required to do, from reasonable accommodation and equal pay for work of equal value to pay transparency and tackling bias in everyday processes and decisions.

Learning outcomes

What your people will be able to do

  • Identify the protected grounds and legal definitions of discrimination under the EU directives
  • Tell direct and indirect discrimination, harassment, victimization and instruction to discriminate apart
  • Apply the objective justification test and assess whether a measure is proportionate
  • Put employer duties into practice: reasonable accommodation, transparent recruitment and anti-bias training
  • Support equal pay compliance and prepare for EU Pay Transparency Directive reporting
  • Manage enforcement risk, including the shifted burden of proof, and remedy disparities you find
Course contents

2 microlessons

Each microlesson is a short, TikTok-style video lesson, with knowledge checks along the way.

1Protected Grounds and Types of Discrimination Under EU Law
2Employer Responsibilities Under EU Equality Law

  1. Protected Grounds and Types of Discrimination Under EU Law: The protected grounds under the EU directives, and direct and indirect discrimination, harassment and victimization.
  2. Employer Responsibilities Under EU Equality Law: Employer duties: reasonable accommodation, equal pay for work of equal value, pay transparency and the burden of proof.
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Certificate

A certificate for every learner who completes it

Learners finish every microlesson and complete the assessments. 5Mins then issues a certificate of completion for Equality Directives (EU).

  • Certificates and e-signatures stored against each learner
  • Audit-ready records, ready whenever an auditor asks
  • Completion shows on the Compliance Dashboard in real time
Audience and regulation

Who it's for and the law it covers

Who it's for

  • HR teams and people managers in EU member states
  • Recruiters and hiring managers who design job ads, criteria and interviews
  • Reward teams preparing for pay transparency reporting
  • Managers of EU teams in organizations based elsewhere

Laws covered

  • Employment Equality Directive (2000/78/EC). Equal treatment in employment regardless of religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation, including the duty to make reasonable accommodation for disabled people.
  • Racial Equality Directive (2000/43/EC). Equal treatment regardless of racial or ethnic origin.
  • Gender Equality (Recast) Directive (2006/54/EC). Equal treatment of men and women in employment, including equal pay for equal work or work of equal value.
  • Pay Transparency Directive ((EU) 2023/970). Pay transparency and gender pay gap reporting duties. Member states had to bring it into national law by 7 June 2026.
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Your questions answered

Questions about EU Equality Directives training

How long is the Equality Directives course?

It's made up of 2 microlessons, each under 5 minutes, so most learners finish it in one short session.

Is there a certificate?

Yes. Learners get a certificate of completion once they finish both microlessons and complete the situational test. The record is stored in 5Mins for audits.

Which EU directives does the course cover?

The Employment Equality Directive, the Racial Equality Directive and the Gender Equality (Recast) Directive, plus the duties that come with the EU Pay Transparency Directive.

Does it cover national law in each EU country?

It covers the EU directives that every member state's law is built on. Check local rules too, because member states can go further than the directives.

Who should take this course?

HR teams, recruiters, reward specialists and managers of teams in the EU. 5Mins also has Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace (Global).

How often should staff take this training?

There is no fixed frequency in EU law. Many organizations refresh it every year and when the law changes. In 5Mins you can set the course to repeat, for example every 12 months.

Can I try the course first?

Yes. Request a free sample lesson and book a short demo with our team. After your demo, we'll share sample lessons with you so you can see the format for yourself.

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