Seksuele teistering in die werkplek: ’n Suid-Afrikaanse perspektief

Authors

  • E. Snyman-Van Deventer University of the Free State, South Africa
  • J. V. du Plessis University of the Free State, South Africa
  • J. H. de Bruin University of the Free State, South Africa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.38140/jjs.v29i1.2881

Abstract

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a grave problem and it significantly impedes on a person’s entrance into many sectors of the wage labour market. The number of sexual harassment complaints increases dramatically every year, although researchers estimate that 80 to 90% of sexual harassment cases go unreported. Despite the high figures, few South African court cases and legal literature deal with sexual harassment. The reason for this is that few persons who are harassed report a case for fear that they will lose their jobs or that they will become sources of ridicule.
Sexual harassment is an infringement upon a person’s personality and thus an iniurandi. The South African Constitution determines that there shall not be discriminated against any person and that includes a person’s right to work without harassment and discrimination. It is therefore necessary that all employers ensure a safe environment without discrimination for all employees. Employers must adopt a policy on sexual harassment, communicate it to all employees and ensure that the policy be adhered to. If harassment does take place, the procedure and disciplinary process prescribed in the policy must be enforced.

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Published

2004-01-30

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