The 2005 Code of good Practice on the Handling of Sexual Harassment Cases in the Workplace defines sexual harassment and refines procedures on managing such complaints.

One of the most difficult aspects of sexual harassment at work is the balance of rights. In the first place the right to personal dignity of the victim has been infringed. Everyone has a right to a safe working environment which includes not being harassed. On the other hand, the alleged perpetrator also deserves fair treatment. ‘Fair treatment’ means that he or she should only be disciplined after the allegations have been investigated and the evidence supports the allegations of harassment.