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What do you think of this aricle about the inbalance in employment?
Employment law is another area of concern, with such problems as unequal treatment around parental leave, retirement age, and pension entitlements. They also assert sexual harassment policies are de facto directed against the male style of inappropriate sexual behaviour in the workplace, while ignoring the female style of inappropriate behaviour in the workplace. Others assert that many sexual harassment laws restrict men's basic freedoms, and cause men to be constantly on edge[citation needed]. They express anger towards the fact that a man telling a joke or simply referring to a co-worker by a nickname is grounds for dismissal or lawsuits. Spain's recent 40% requirement on boardroom members has come under harsh criticism from the movement, in particular as it violates EU law which would make working for a company with 65% male board members illegal, while a company with 100% female board members would be acceptable under Zapatero's new law
You're right - there is much inequality in the workplace regarding maternity / paternity leave - and that law in Spain does sound sexist to me - if there is a 40% rule, it should apply across the board, not just to desirable 'mens' jobs but also cleaners, nurses, care workers, etc.
I have to disagree with you on the sexual harrassment law - men are increasingly reporting and prosecuting for sexual harrassment so it would seem the law is doing its job in applying the measures consistently 
Basics of Employment Law for Law Clerks (Part 1)
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