Sexual Harassment Interest Group

Welcome to the SABPP SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE

Background

The context which HR practitioners have to deal with sexual harassment in the workplace includes the legislative framework and a range of factors at societal and organisational levels which have an influence on the prevalence, reporting and dealing with sexual harassment.
Included in this part of the toolkit are:
  • An article on the societal and organisational factors affecting sexual harassment in the South African workplace Read here
  • A podcast on cultural differences as they affect sexual harassment Listen here
  • A podcast on the regulatory framework, emanating from the International Labour Organisation Conventions and the South African Code of Good Practice Listen here
  • A podcast on the impact of social media on sexual harassment Listen here
  • A comprehensive glossary of terms used when considering the issue of sexual harassment Read here