Discrimination is one of the current issues at the international level, especially when is an object of the labor market. This multidimensional process influences a numerous negative socio-economic effects at the level of an economy and its society. Therefore, it is a subject to more restrictive legislative treatment and researches by leading stakeholders. The final result is its suppression and control. The most impeccable forms of discrimination on the labor market are discrimination against sex and age. Although there are the numerous factors that cause discrimination on the labor market, it is generally noted that this is coused by political, social and economic situation in some area. It is believed that discrimination on the labor market prevent the social order and sustainable development of economies around the world. The European Union has a leading role in combating discrimination on the international labor market. For a number of years now, EU has implemented anti-discrimination policies and policies of equal opportunities for all members of society. This is a good exemplary practice for other countries of the world, as is Croatia.