The study examines the realization and the development of legal protection of equal opportunities in the labour market. The purpose of the research is to identify the most common problems related to the violation of equal opportunities during the period since the Equal Treatment Authority began its work. The study explores whether types of discrimination can be identified, which are the most prominent and which are the most disadvantaged characteristics of the labour market in Hungary today. The correlations discovered demonstrate that although regulation of the legal background has greatly facilitated the awareness of individuals in this field, there is a need to create further forums of discussion to achieve measurable results.