Evaluating the Efficacy of Labor Laws in Safeguarding Female Workers: A Comparative Study
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https://doi.org/10.58818/ijlrsa.v4i5.407Keywords:
Female Workers, Labor Law Efficacy, Gender Discrimination, Workplace Safety, Maternity ProtectionAbstract
This study evaluates the efficacy of existing labor laws in safeguarding the rights and well-being of female workers through a comparative legal analysis across selected jurisdictions. Despite international conventions and national statutory frameworks aimed at eliminating gender discrimination, women in the workforce continue to face structural barriers, gender pay gaps, workplace harassment, and inadequate maternity protections. Utilizing a qualitative comparative methodology, this research examines statutory provisions, enforcement mechanisms, and judicial interpretations across distinct legal systems. The findings indicate that while comprehensive legal frameworks exist on paper, significant implementation gaps persist primarily driven by weak regulatory enforcement, socio-cultural constraints, and the expansion of unregulated informal employment. Furthermore, jurisdictions featuring proactive institutional monitoring, transparent corporate reporting, and stringent statutory remedies demonstrate substantially higher rates of compliance and worker protection. This paper concludes by proposing targeted legislative reforms, emphasizing the need for strengthened enforcement mechanisms, cross-jurisdictional alignment of labor standards, and robust policy interventions to ensure substantive equality for female employees.
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