Labor Market Regulations for Women : Are they Beneficial?

van Selm, Alexandra

World Bank, Washington, DC

关键词: CHILDBIRTH;    DISCRIMINATION;    EARNINGS;    ECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES;    EMPIRICAL STUDIES;   

RP-ID  :  32872

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: World Bank Open Knowledge Repository

【 摘 要 】

This note considers the impacts onfemale workers of two forms of labor market regulationscommon in developing countries: mandated maternity benefitsand working-hour restrictions for women. Anecdotal evidencesuggests that maternity benefits are unpopular withemployers. Many developing countries also have working-hourrestrictions specific to female workers. Such restrictionsare usually motivated by concerns for women's healthand safety.