DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF GENDER WITHIN A WORKPLACE SETTING- A CRITICAL REVIEW OF THE LAW AND SUGGESTIONS FOR CHANGES

AUTHOR – HONEY TARUN THAKKAR, STUDENT AT M.K.E.S. COLLEGE OF LAW

BEST CITATION – HONEY TARUN THAKKAR, DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF GENDER WITHIN A WORKPLACE SETTING- A CRITICAL REVIEW OF THE LAW AND SUGGESTIONS FOR CHANGES, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (3) OF 2025, PG. 16-19, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

This article is published in the collaborated special issue of M.K.E.S. College of Law and the Institute of Legal Education (ILE), titled “Women’s Rights and Legal Reforms” (ISBN: 978-81-968842-4-6). .

Abstract

Workplace gender discrimination is a persistent problem that violates fundamental human rights and impedes economic growth. In spite of considerable advancement through legislation, women and other marginalized gender groups still suffer from wage gaps, workplace bullying, and advancement barriers. This article studies the Indian legal system’s approach toward gender discrimination, including its constitutional, labor, and judicial components. It assesses the gap between the Indian legal system and international expectations as well. The paper ends with recommendations for laws and policies that create equitable access to workplaces.

Keywords: discriminatory behavior, equal opportunity, employment abuse, glass ceiling, integrated legal system, prevention of sexual harassment Act, Equal Remuneration Act, case law, CEDAW, ILO policy reforms.