ARTICLE · 12 DECEMBER 1996

Employment Law - Sexual Harassment

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It is recommended that all employers have in place a Code of Conduct to deal with any allegations of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment has been defined as conduct towards another person which is sexual in nature, or which has a sexual dimension and is unwelcome to the recipient. Whilst such actions may be without the authority of the employer, employers may nevertheless be liable in respect of such conduct. Accordingly it is important that the employer have an established procedure to allow employees wishing to make such complaints the opportunity of raising them, and to have them investigated by the employer with a view to ensuring that such conduct cease.

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