Code On Wages 2019 Prohibits Discrimination Based On Gender For Similar Work
The Government has taken various steps to improve women's participation in the labour force and for improving the quality of their employment.
A number of protective provisions have been incorporated in the labour laws for equal opportunity and a congenial work environment for women workers said Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Shri Rameswar Teli in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.
Provisions contained in Code On Social Security for women's benefit
1. Enhancement in paid maternity leave from 12 weeks to 26 weeks,
2. Mandatory crèche facility in establishments having 50 or more employees,
3. Permitting women workers in the night shifts with adequate safety measures, etc.
The said legislation also protects women against discrimination in an establishment or any unit thereof among employees on the ground of gender in matters relating to wages by the same employer for the same work or work of similar nature done by any employee.
The government is also working to enhance the employability of female workers with training and vocational courses said Teli.
