Publication: Labor Market Regulations for Women : Are they Beneficial?

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2004-12
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2004-12
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van Selm, Alexandra
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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.
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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.
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