Labor market regulations for women: are they beneficial? : Reglamentos del mercado laboral para la mujer: representan algun beneficio? (espagnol)

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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