Discrimination in the Workplace
Discrimination in employment and occupation takes many forms, and occurs in all kinds of work settings. It entails treating people differently because of certain characteristics, such as race, colour or sex, which results in the impairment of equality of opportunity and treatment. In other words, discrimination results in and reinforces inequalities. The freedom of human beings to develop their capabilities and to choose and pursue their professional and personal aspirations is restricted, without regard for ability. Skills and competencies cannot be developed, rewards to work are denied and a sense of humiliation, frustration and powerlessness takes over.
The elimination of discrimination at work is central to social justice, which lies at the heart of the ILO’s mandate. It underpins the concept of decent work for all women and men, which is founded on the notion of equal opportunities for all those who work or seek work and a living, whether as labourers, employers or self-employed, in the formal or the informal economy. The elimination of discrimination is an indispensable part of any viable strategy for poverty reduction and sustainable economic development. http://www.ilo.org/global/topics/equality-and-discrimination/workplace-discrimination/lang--en/index.htm -------------------------------------------------
Laws On Employment Discrimination in the Philippines APRIL 05 2012
Country-specific employment/labour law information
Labor Code On Women And Other Forms Of Discrimination
The Labor Code provides that the government shall ensure equal work opportunities, regardless of sex, race, age or creed. Republic Act N° 7192, otherwise known as the “Women In Developing and Nation Building Act,” affords women equal work opportunities with men.
Under the Labor Code, it is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against any female employee with respect to terms and conditions of employment solely on account of sex. The following are considered acts of
The elimination of discrimination at work is central to social justice, which lies at the heart of the ILO’s mandate. It underpins the concept of decent work for all women and men, which is founded on the notion of equal opportunities for all those who work or seek work and a living, whether as labourers, employers or self-employed, in the formal or the informal economy. The elimination of discrimination is an indispensable part of any viable strategy for poverty reduction and sustainable economic development. http://www.ilo.org/global/topics/equality-and-discrimination/workplace-discrimination/lang--en/index.htm -------------------------------------------------
Laws On Employment Discrimination in the Philippines APRIL 05 2012
Country-specific employment/labour law information
Labor Code On Women And Other Forms Of Discrimination
The Labor Code provides that the government shall ensure equal work opportunities, regardless of sex, race, age or creed. Republic Act N° 7192, otherwise known as the “Women In Developing and Nation Building Act,” affords women equal work opportunities with men.
Under the Labor Code, it is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against any female employee with respect to terms and conditions of employment solely on account of sex. The following are considered acts of