Section 13-3. Exceptions from the prohibition against discrimination

(1) Discrimination that has a just cause, that does not involve disproportionate intervention in relation to the person or persons so treated and that is necessary for the performance of work or profession, shall not be regarded as discrimination pursuant to this Act.

(2) Discrimination that is necessary to the achievement of a just cause and does not involve disproportionate intervention in relation to the person or persons so treated is not in contravention of the prohibition against indirect discrimination, discrimination based on age or discrimination against an employee who works part-time or on a temporary basis.

(3) The Ministry may by regulation issue further provisions concerning the extent of the exception from the prohibition against age discrimination in the second paragraph.