Protected workers

RUSSIA: Published shorter list of professions where the use of female workers is prohibited

As of 1 January 2022, employers will be able to use female workers in a number of positions that were previously prohibited for such workers.

In particular, the restrictions were removed for works in boiler houses, cold stamping, drawing and pressing works, works on installation and maintenance of technological equipment, repair of oilfield equipment, with the exception of several professions.