Employers' responsibilities regarding gender-based violence
SustainAbility School #58
By attending this webinar, you will learn about:
Definition of Workplace Harassment: Workplace harassment includes any behavior based on discrimination (e.g., race, gender, nationality) that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. It covers sexual harassment and moral harassment (mobbing);
Forms of Harassment and Gender-Based Violence: Harassment can manifest in various forms, including physical, psychological, economic, sexual, and online harassment, Gender-based violence encompasses physical, psychological, economic, and domestic forms, often targeting individuals based on gender;
Legal Framework and Employer Responsibility: Employers are legally required to ensure a safe work environment free from harassment and discrimination, with clear policies for reporting and addressing issues, Key responsibilities include implementing internal policies, training staff, and establishing reporting procedures to address harassment claims effectively;
Impact on Victims and Organizations: Victims of harassment often suffer from psychological and physical health issues, affecting motivation, social interactions, and work performance, Organizations face productivity losses, increased legal and reputational costs, and high staff turnover;
Steps for Prevention and Support: Essential steps include management commitment, policy development, staff training, monitoring, and support for victims (e.g., flexible work options for domestic violence survivors);
SustainAbility School este un program de educație dedicat exclusiv angajaților din organizațiile membre ale Ambasadei Sustenabilității în România prin programul Coaliția România Sustenabilă.