Capital bans gender prejudice in hiring

Beijing has banned any form of gender discrimination in hiring procedures and encouraged employers to offer more support for female employees who have recently given birth.

The requirements came amid rising concerns over gender discrimination in the job market. The relaxation of the family planning policy, which since the beginning of 2016 allows all couples to have two children, has put women in a more disadvantaged position in the workplace.

Employers and human resources agencies may not include information such as "males only" or "males preferred" in announcements of open positions, except for certain jobs listed as unsuitable for women based on laws and regulations.