Furthermore, on March 25, 2024, the Civil Aviation Administration
required domestic and international airlines 33 to actively eliminate
occupational gender segregation and avoid considering irrelevant traits
such as age, appearance, and figure when recruiting pilots and cabin crew.
d)
Taoyuan City Government 34
The Taoyuan City Government mentioned that administrative actions
are not limited to penalties and should also include other forms of
administrative guidance. Because CEDAW mandates the elimination of
stereotypes, the Taoyuan City Government issued an official letter to EVA
Air to make related adjustments. EVA Air replied by promising to discuss
this issue at its next uniform committee meeting.
According to the Gender Equality in Employment Act, for active
investigations, employers must provide evidence, which will be used to
determine the outcome of the case. The Taoyuan City Government also
uses other methods such as proactively examining recruitment ads or
facilitating union-employer communication when unions raise questions
about this issue. Nevertheless, administrative penalties are still imposed in
accordance with the relevant legal procedures.
2)
The government’s implementation of working conditions
that ensure equal access to health and safety for men and
women in the workplace
a. Ministry of Labor35
The Ministry of Labor stated that research on hazards in various
industries is conducted by the Institute of Labor, Occupational Safety and
Health. A review revealed that no studies have been conducted on whether
wearing high heels at work causes plantar fasciitis or other occupational
Biao-Zhun-5-Zi letter No. 1115007841 released on April 7, 2022.
Civil Aviation Administration, Ministry of Transportation and Communications
Biao-Zhun-5-Zi letter No.1135006767 released on March 25, 2024.
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The Commission’s meeting minutes with the advisory body on May 30, 2024.
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The Commission’s meeting minutes with the advisory body on May 30, 2024.
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