The right to just and favourable conditions of work (Art. 7) 2016, para. 47a
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- [The right to just and favourable conditions of work relates to specific workers:] Female workers: Progress on the three key interrelated indicators for gender equality in the context of labour rights - the "glass ceiling", the "gender pay gap" and the "sticky floor" - remains far from satisfactory. Intersectional discrimination and the absence of a life-cycle approach regarding the needs of women lead to accumulated disadvantages that have a negative impact on the right to just and favourable conditions of work and other rights. Particular attention is needed to address occupational segregation by sex and to achieve equal remuneration for work of equal value, as well as equal opportunity for promotion, including through the introduction of temporary special measures. Any assessment of the "value" of work must avoid gender stereotypes that could undervalue work predominantly performed by women. States parties should take into account the different requirements of male and female workers. For example, specific measures might be necessary to protect the safety and health of pregnant workers in relation to travel or night work. Day-care services in the workplace and flexible working arrangements can promote equal conditions of work in practice. Workers benefiting from gender-specific measures should not be penalized in other areas. States parties must take measures to address traditional gender roles and other structural obstacles that perpetuate gender inequality;
- Status juridique
- Non-negotiated soft law
- Organe
- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Type de document
- General Comment / Recommendation
- Mode d'adoption
- N.A.
- Thèmes
- Equality & Inclusion
- Gender
- Personnes concernées
- Women
- Année
- 2016
- Type de paragraphe
- Other
- Reference
- CESCR General Comment No. 23, The right to just and favourable conditions of work (Art. 7) (2016), para. 47a.
- Paragraph number
- 47a
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