Where any form of unwanted verbal, non-verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature occurs, with the purpose or effect of violating the dignity of a person, in particular when creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment”.
Businesses also suffer if they are held liable.
##. Measures You Can Take Against Sexual Harassment in the Company
For. : acts of sexual harassment committed by their employees. An employer will only have a defense if they can show they took reasonable steps to prevent the harassment.
1. Involve Management
Must demonstrate that the company has a zero-tolerance approach to harassment. They must make clear that punishment for harassment applies equally across the organization, regardless of employee status. The Board should regularly review key data on sexual harassment such as the number of reports of sexual harassment and the average time it takes the company to resolve cases. They should formally approve the anti-harassment policy and be included in any training courses on sexual harassment in the workplace.
2. Ensure that employees know about and have access to confidential reporting channels through they can report cases of sexual harassmentEnsure that employees know about and have access to confidential reporting channels through they can report cases of sexual harassment
### If this is not the case, look at implementing channels and ensuring they are can make it easier for those who feel unsafe to report. While this can make the investigation more challenging, 2-way communication with the reporter can help build up trust which may result in the reporter disclosing more information.
## employees to report harassment.
## Present the procedures for investigating complaints and formal/informal resolution .
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