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| Name: | Law amending several Laws to guarantee equal opportunity and treatment between men and women in employment. (1997, No. 92). |
| Country: | Japan |
| Subject(s): | Equality of opportunity and treatment |
| Type of legislation: | Law, Act |
| Adopted on: | 1997-06-18 |
| Entry into force: | |
| Published on: | Kampo Gogai, 1997-06-18, Vol. 1/2, No. 121, pp. 30-33 |
| ISN: | JPN-1997-L-48529 |
| Link: | https://www.ilo.org/dyn/natlex/natlex4.detail?p_isn=48529&p_lang=en |
| Bibliography: | Kampo Gogai, 1997-06-18, Vol. 1/2, No. 121, pp. 30-33 |
| Abstract/Citation: | Amends the Act Respecting the Improvement of the Welfare of Women Workers, including the Guarantee of Equal Opportunity and Treatment between Men and Women in Employment [Act No. 113 of 1972]. The amended text prohibits discrimination against female workers by employers in recruitment, assignment and promotion; sets forth the proper manner in which to address female workers; and establishes the Government's responsibility to provide assistance to employers taking positive measures to enhance female workers' abilities. Amends the Labour Standards Act [Act No. 49 of 1947] by abolishing the restrictions regarding overtime work and nightwork by female workers, and improving measures to protect family responsibilities and maternity. |
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