Why I Am Here ?
• What is sexual harassment ?
• Sexual Harassment vs Sexual Discrimination.
• Identifying the difference.
• The importance of sexual harassment awareness training.
COURSE :
Sexual Harassment Awareness
Introduction of the Code of Practice and Eradication
• Does the Code have legal effect ?
• What is the aim of the Code ?
• Sexual Coercion – condition of employment.
• Sexual Annoyance – no condition on employment.
• Forms of sexual harassment.
• Subjective test of sexual harassment- “to be perceived by the recipients”.
• Is sexual harassment confined to workplace ?
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WHAT would you do when you face it ?
- Recommendations by the code.
- Policy statement outlining clear definition of sexual harassment, grievance procedure and committee to receive complaints.
- Install disciplinary Rules and Penalties.
- Protective and Remedial measures for the victim.
- Promotional and Educational Programs.
Legal Obligations
- Legal Obligations under S81A of the Employment (Amendment) Act 2012.
- Importance of training supervisors/HR staff to receive sexual harassment
complaints. - Format of receiving complaints.
- Importance of written complaint from the victim.
- Factors to consider when receiving complaint on sexual harassment.
- Importance of proper investigation.
How to Handle Sexual Harassment Complains
• Managing sexual harassment at workplace
• Standard of proof
• Burden of proof
• Disciplinary process – suspension, show cause, Domestic Inquiry
• Protection for the victim
• How to deal with a false report
• How to deal with a vexatious and frivolous report
• How to deal with private misconduct which is sex – related
• Discussion of Malaysian Cases on sexual harassment
• Foreign cases from UK & Australia
Prevention & Eradication – A better environment- The better US!
