EU Legislation Effects on Women’s Rights and Equal Treatment and Opportunities in the Workplace
EU Legislation Effects on Women’s Rights and Equal Treatment and Opportunities in the Workplace

Summary/Abstract: This research investigates the effects of EU legislation in the labor market concerning equality between menand women. Studies imply that the female participation in the labor market has significantly increased but there’s stillrecognized indirect gender-based discrimination. Parental leave legislation, policies and segregation in the labor marketis discussed. Data concerning gender pay gap differences is analyzed in addition to labor market policy effect onemployment of women. Case law and ECJ rulings are introduced to provide evidence that there is indirect discriminationtowards women in the labor market. EU has taken actions towards more equal pay between genders in form of legislation,since there are several factors contributing gender pay gap it’s not possible to close it via legislation. The structure of thelabor market, the general mindset of the people and the economy is structurally modeled to work certain way. Womentend to work in lower income fields than men. Overall, the effect of EU legislation is positive, and it’s what secureswomen’s rights in case of indirect discrimination.

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