Includes bibliographical references (pages 323-327) and index.
The United Nations -- The ILO -- The Council of Europe -- The European Union -- The ILO and the EU - the interface -- Equal pay -- Equal treatment -- Protective measures for women -- The protection of pregnancy and maternity and parental leave -- Workers with family responsibilities and child care -- Part-time work and indirect discrimination -- The burden of proof and indirect discrimination -- The dignity of the worker: sexual harassment -- Positive or affirmative action -- Challenges, achievements and trends