the rules regarding skirts, high heels, and makeup) and subsidies provided
by Eva Airways for leather shoes constitute gender discrimination, and that
the 2023 performance evaluation criteria set by Eva Airways adversely
affect cabin crew who apply for menstrual leave, maternity leave, parental
leave, or family care leave.
At the 6th committee meeting of 2023 on August 31, the Taoyuan City
Government Gender Equality in Employment Committee ruled that “the
subject of complaint is found not in violation of Article 7 and Paragraph 2,
Article 21 of the Gender Equality in Employment Act.”7 Dissatisfied with
the outcome, the Grievant applied for a review with the Ministry of Labor
Gender Equality in Employment Committee on October 2. On May 6, 2024,
the Ministry of Labor Gender Equality in Employment Committee rejected
the application and concluded that “the original decision shall be
maintained.” 8
As for the reasons why the Taoyuan City Government and the
Ministry of Labor believe that Eva Airways did not violate the Gender
Equality in Employment Act, see Chapter IV, Section 5. (See Table 3 for a
comparison of the content of the complaint handled by the Commission,
Taoyuan City Government, and Ministry of Labor.)
2)
A flag carrier company describes events leading up to the
complaint
This section provides a summary of the processes by which airline
companies revise their dress code, performance appraisal, reward and
disciplinary action, among other management measures before and after
the complaint. For specific rules and contents, see Chapter IV, Section 5.
7
Final Decision Report of Taoyuan City Government Gender Equality in Employment
Committee, September 26, 2023 (Fu-Lao-Tiao-Zi No. 1120262814).
8 Final Decision Report of Ministry of Labor Gender Equality in Employment
Committee, May 6, 2024 (Lao-Dong-Tiao-Zi No. 1130148098).
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