National Guidelines in South Africa - Harassment in the Workplace

Code of Good Practice on the Handling of Sexual Harassment Cases

Produced by National Economic, Development and Labour Council under s. 203 of the Labour Relations Act 1995, it sets out procedures to deal with sexual harassment and to prevent its recurrence. It also suggests policies and procedures that will lead to the creation of workplaces that are free of sexual harassment. The code defines and gives examples of sexual harassment and emphasises the need for sensitivity and confidentiality when handling complaints.