Legal Framework

The work of the Equal Opportunities Officer is subject to the following laws:

• Basic Law (GG), Art. 3 (German version)
• German University Law (HRG), § 3 (German version)
• University Law of the State Baden-Württemberg §4 and §19 (German version)

The legal framework for the University concerning equal opportunities is defined as follows:

• Basic Order § 7, § 12
• Equal opportunities action plan (German version) for science of the University of Hohenheim
• Faculty equal opportunities action plans (Faculty N, A, W)
• Participation (German version) of the faculty equal opportunities officers in recruiting for scientific posts

Additionally, the following laws are of interest in questions concerning equal opportunities:

• Federal Law on Equality (available from the Women’s Office)
• Law on Equal Opportunities (ChancenG, German version) of the State of Baden-Württemberg
• Federal Law on Equal Opportunities as pdf (German Version)

(All information contained on these pages is provided with the best knowledge and intentions. Nevertheless, the University of Hohenheim is not liable for any mistakes or inaccuracies.)