Press Release: EU gender legislation has helped tackle workplace discrimination – new report

EU legislation has benefited workers through broader protection against discrimination based on gender and clearer definitions of discrimination, said a European Commission report adopted on 29 July, 2009. Implementation of Directive 2002/73/EC has generally been satisfactory, although not all countries have yet brought their rules into line with EU requirements. The report identified the main problems and good practices in implementing the Directive, which aims to promote equal treatment for men and women in access to employment, vocational training and promotion, and working conditions.