From ILO standards to EU law. The case of equality between men and women at work

Abstract:
This book portrays the achievements and progress of equality at work between men and women. The relevant UN Conventions, the ILO Philadelphia Declaration of 1944 and the numerous ILO Conventions and Recommendations on the development of equality are recalled.

The European Union has applied and developed the universal ILO standards, empowering rights of equality with effective remedies through EU legislation and enforcement by its Court of Justice.

The issues covered include equal remuneration and treatment, positive or affirmative action, dignity of the worker, maternity protection, part-time work and indirect discrimination, workers with family responsibilities and child care. New perspectives, policies and trends are discussed in a conclusion.

This book will be of interest to lawyers, practitioners, academics and students interested in European labour law and progress towards equality between men and women at work, as well as Universities, other national and international institutions, academic libraries.

Contents:
Part I: The Role of Global Organizations
1. The United Nations
2. The ILO

Part II: The Role of European Organizations
3. The Council of Europe
4. The European Union
5. The ILO and the EU - the Interface

Part III: Selected Issues
6. Equal Pay
7. Equal Treatment
8. Protective Measures for Women
9. The Protection of Pregnancy and Maternity and Parental Leave
10. Workers with Family Responsibilities and Child Care
11. Part-Time Work and Indirect Discrimination
12. The Burden of Proof and Indirect Discrimination
13. The Dignity of The Worker: Sexual Harassment
14. Positive or Affirmative Action

Part IV: New Challenges and The Decent Work Agenda
15. Challenges, Achievements and Trends