Discriminação no trabalho em razão de doença grave ou estigmatizante: a necessidade de proteção

Abstract

This article, aims to conceptualize and expose the forms of discrimination present in the work environment, with emphasis on discrimination against the worker due to serious illness or stigmatizing, pointing out the necessity of the elaboration of norms and the use of mechanisms that maximize the protection of the worker who lives the most vulnerable condition. Through examination of the current legislation used to protect employees discriminated against due to illness, there is also a slight progress in their protection, since there are no specific legal guidelines and the use of preventive and repressive legal measures finds great obstacles in difficulty in demonstrating discriminatory practice. It is suggested to increase norms and actions that reach a greater number of workers, realizing the necessary protection to the dignity of those who, even sick, have at work the exercise of their subsistence and citizenship.