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Procedures for Dealing with Complaints of Sexual Harassment

The Code says the following procedures should be included in the policy:

Reporting sexual harassment: Conduct involving sexual harassment must immediately be reported to the employer. ‘Immediately’ means as soon as is reasonably possible in the circumstances and without delay, taking into account the nature of sexual harassment (as a sensitive issue), the fear of a negative response, and the positions of the complainant and the alleged harassor in the workplace. The employer must:

  • Consult the parties
  • Take steps to address the complaint
  • Take steps to stop the sexual harassment
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