Publication: Labor Market Regulations for Women : Are they Beneficial?
Date
2004-12
ISSN
Published
2004-12
Author(s)
van Selm, Alexandra
Abstract
This note considers the impacts on
female workers of two forms of labor market regulations
common in developing countries: mandated maternity benefits
and working-hour restrictions for women. Anecdotal evidence
suggests that maternity benefits are unpopular with
employers. Many developing countries also have working-hour
restrictions specific to female workers. Such restrictions
are usually motivated by concerns for women's health
and safety.
Citation
“van Selm, Alexandra. 2004. Labor Market Regulations for Women : Are they Beneficial?. PREM Notes; No. 94. © World Bank, Washington, DC. http://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/64cbeaa0-bb6c-5d8a-9ea9-3676674ab8ca License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”