Question 51/80 · KNM · Work and income
An employer won't hire you because of your origin. Is that allowed?
🇳🇱 Een werkgever wil u niet aannemen vanwege uw afkomst. Mag dat?
Answers
- Nee, dat is discriminatie en verboden (No, that is discrimination and forbidden)
- Ja, de werkgever mag altijd kiezen (Yes, the employer can always choose)
- Ja, als het een klein bedrijf is (Yes, if it is a small company)
- Nee, behalve op vrijdag (No, except on Fridays)
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✓ Correct answer: A. Nee, dat is discriminatie en verboden
Explanation: Discriminatie bij werk is verboden. U kunt dit melden bij een antidiscriminatievoorziening of het College voor de Rechten van de Mens.
Translation: No, that is discrimination and forbidden
Discrimination at work is forbidden. You can report it to an anti-discrimination service or the Netherlands Institute for Human Rights.
Discrimination at work is forbidden. You can report it to an anti-discrimination service or the Netherlands Institute for Human Rights.
Why are the other answers wrong?
- B. Yes, the employer can always choose: An employer may choose based on suitability, but not based on origin.
- C. Yes, if it is a small company: Small companies may not discriminate either.
- D. No, except on Fridays: Discrimination is always forbidden, on every day.
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