Beyond Borders: Global Anti-Harassment Laws Explained In order to shape employee behavior and reduce the risk of claims and regulatory penalties, employers with workers based outside the US must understand the anti-harassment laws and requirements in countries where they operate.
Join attorney Elissa Rossi, Vice President of Compliance Services at Traliant, for a webinar “Beyond Borders: Global Anti-Harassment Laws Explained” on May 22 at 2-3 pm ET. She will examine international laws against harassment and where prevention training is required of employers to build a respectful and compliance work environment worldwide.
The webinar will address:
- Canada’s anti-harassment and workplace violence laws
- Australia’s federal, state and territory anti-harassment laws
- The UK’s Equality Act, 2010
- India’s Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act
- Whether international sexual harassment laws protect both men and women
- Legal protections against bullying in the workplace
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Over 122 countries prohibit sexual harassment in the workplace. Employers operating globally can be exposed to harassment claims if they don’t comply with global measures to protect against workplace harassment.
Rossi says multinational companies headquartered in the US might assume their domestic approach to preventing workplace harassment will also work internationally, However, laws, training requirements and cultures worldwide differ substantially.
“There can be federal, state and territory laws to consider depending on the country. Some countries can have specific anti-harassment training requirements, while others simply say you need to take preventive steps. Additionally, what constitutes harassment differs from country to country, and in many countries, bullying is prohibited,” says Rossi, adding that the complexity of anti-harassment laws worldwide makes it challenging for multinational companies to provide their local workforces with legally accurate and compliant training.
When navigating anti-harassment laws and employee training requirements across multiple countries, multinational employers should consider the following questions to ensure compliance and promote a respectful work environment:
- What are the specific anti-harassment laws and regulations in each country where we operate?
- Do our existing anti-harassment policies and training programs align with the legal requirements in each country?
- Are there cultural factors that may influence how harassment is perceived or addressed in each country?
- How do language barriers impact our ability to communicate anti-harassment policies and expectations effectively?
- Do we need to customize our training content to address specific types of harassment or issues relevant to each country?
- How do we handle reporting and investigating harassment complaints in each country?
- How do we ensure consistent enforcement of anti-harassment policies and procedures across all locations?
- Are there any unique challenges or considerations related to remote work or virtual teams that we need to address?
- How do we measure the effectiveness of our anti-harassment efforts in each country?
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