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Valentina R., lawyer
(2016/C 027/10)
Language of the case: German
Applicant: Daniel Bowman
Defendant: Pensionsversicherungsanstalt
1.Is Article 21 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, in conjunction with Article 2(1) and (2) and Article 6 of Council Directive 2000/78/EC (1), and also having regard to Article 28 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights, to be interpreted as meaning that
a)a provision in a collective agreement which provides for a longer period for incremental advancement for employment at the start of a career, thereby making it more difficult to advance to the next salary step, constitutes an indirect difference in treatment based on age,
b)and, if such is the case, that such a rule is appropriate and necessary in the light of the limited professional experience at the start of a career?
(1) Council Directive 2000/78/EC of 27 November 2000 establishing a general framework for equal treatment in employment and occupation (OJ 2000 L 303, p. 16).