The issue of the master's thesis refers to the position of women and men in the labor market. The purpose of the research is an in-depth analysis of the issue of gender equality in the labor market during the epidemic and an analysis of international and national legal acts governing the field of equality, as well as a presentation of the effects and consequences that have arisen. Comparatively, the issue is also studied in the case of Sweden. The main reason for the research is the impact of the epidemic on the careers of women and men, the reconciliation of work and family life, how the state responded to the measures and the understanding of the theoretical starting points. The following scientific methods were used in the research: descriptive method, analysis of secondary sources, example of good practice. I sought to find out how the epidemic affected women’s economic security and future economic participation. I found that the epidemic were caused staff reductions, reduced working hours, layoffs, and the transition from office work to teleworking. Women are more stressed physically and mentally than men due to the epidemic, and it is very important that men and not just women are encouraged to see working from home as an opportunity for a better work-life balance, to support a more equal share of pay. and unpaid gender work. The results of the research will help to formulate proposals for changing the current legislation in the field of gender equality in the labor market and represent the exposure of women during the epidemic, their disadvantage compared to men. The usefulness of the work is visible mainly from the point of view of theory, awareness of the issue and compliance with legislation in practice, not only in theory.
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