Research Article

LEGAL PERSPECTIVES ON GENDER EQUALITY IN NORTH MACEDONIA’S LABOUR MARKET

ABSTRACT

The prevailing international legal framework in North Macedonia has a certain key role in the process of shaping an up-to-date, democratic society in which gender equality is perceived as one of the foundational principles. Consequently, a continuous ratification and harmonization of international legal standards in relation of the overall state of gender equality in North Macedonia’s labour market needs to be maintained and improved on a regular basis, remarking that the development of legal framework in relation to international norms is a key element in order to give equal opportunities to each individual on the labour market, entirely respecting their gender identity. With the intention of comprehending today’s position of women in North Macedonia’s labour market, it is crucial to generate a brief analysis of relevant ratified international legal framework that principally supports and improves the general enhancement in several fields, such as anti-discrimination, transparency, inclusion and gender equality.

Keywords

gender equality labour market equal opportunities equal pay domestic legislation international legal framework