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ARTICLE · 07 SEPTEMBER 2018

An End To Harassment?

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A new anti-harassment law in Saudi Arabia has significant implications for employers in the Kingdom. Marc Saroufim, Head of Corporate in Saudi Arabia at BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP examines key considerations.

United Arab EmiratesEmployment and HR
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A new anti-harassment law in Saudi Arabia has signifi cant implications for employers in the Kingdom. Marc Saroufi m, Head of Corporate in Saudi Arabia at BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP examines the key considerations.

WHAT'S HAPPENED?

According to research by the World Policy Analysis Centre, 68 other countries do not currently provide any protections against harassment, specifically in the workplace. Saudi Arabia is ahead of the game in this area," Marc Saroufim states.

"The Kingdom published and implemented a new law which criminalises verbal or physical harassment or language deemed to harass on 8 June 2018."

"This Law includes sexual innuendo in its remit and contains protective, punitive and preventive provisions."

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