At the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

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  Be aware of the code that govern sexual harassment and to effectively implement them

• Ensure protection and safe working environment for employees
• Ensure complaints are speedily investigated

1. Code of Practice On The Prevention And Eradication of Sexual Harassment In The Workplace
2. Introduction to the Code

• Aim and rational of the Code
• Meaning of Sexual Harassment

     3. Definition of Sexual Harassment

• Is sexual harassment confined to the workplace?
• Forms of sexual harassment
• In-house mechanism to combat sexual harassment

     4. Employer’s contractual obligation to provide a safe and conducive workplace.

• Policy statement prohibiting sexual harassment
• A clear definition of sexual harassment
• Complaint / Grievance procedure
• Disciplinary rules and penalties
• Protective and remedial measures for the victim
• Promotional and education programmes
• Involvement and role of trade unions

     5. Case studies on sexual harassment

     6. Study of Court cases relating to sexual harassment.

• A Certificate of Attendance will be issued upon meeting the following criteria.
• To qualify for the award of the award of the Certificate of achievement, a participant must achieve 100% attendance and participate in all team discussions