Equal treatment in the city magistrate

The Equal Treatment Officer is appointed for a period of five years. She is independent and not bound by instructions. Her duties include supporting the political leadership of the city and the executives in complying with the Equal Treatment Act and in implementing the program for the advancement of women.

What does the Equal Treatment Officerdo?

• The Equal Treatment Officer informs employees about equal treatment issues: everyone is entitled to equal treatment regardless of their gender, ethnic or religious affiliation, world view, sexual orientation, age or disability.
• If a violation of the Equal Treatment Act is suspected, the person concerned can contact the Equal Treatment Officer. All discussions with the Equal Treatment Officer are subject to absolute confidentiality!
• After examining the situation, the Equal Treatment Officer will conduct any conciliation proceedings and - depending on the outcome of the conciliation proceedings - refer the matter to the Equal Treatment Commission. These steps can only be taken with the consent of the person concerned!

What are theEqual Treatment Officer's areas of responsibility?

• Advising and supporting employees in matters of equal treatment
• Advising and supporting the city's political leadership and managers in complying with the Equal Treatment Act and implementing the program for the advancement of women
• Advisory function in the Equal Treatment Commission
• Submitting applications to the Equal Treatment Commission
• Participation and advisory role in job interviews for job groups a, b and final salary category c
• Informing the Equal Treatment Officer about all existing and new working and project groups that are entrusted with employment law or personnel-related matters
• Contact point for all employees for requests, suggestions, complaints and inquiries

Digital initial consultation

With the digital initial consultation, those affected receive an initial legal assessment of their situation. You will find out what options you have and what next steps are important. You will also be directed to suitable local contact points: