Dealing with Sexual Harassment at Work

Abstract

The incidence of sexual harassment at work has risen dramatically in recent years. This is a cause for concern. The evidence shows that workers are complaining. However, many employees still suffer in silence and do not report the cases of harassment which they suffer. By setting out the reasons why some employees do not bother to report cases of harassment, demonstrates that, where there is no news, it does not necessarily mean good news. There is no legal requirement that employers should undertake equal opportunities initiatives with regard to dealing with the disturbing incidence of sexual harassment at work. Because of this, what employers need in the present dispensation is the will to tackle the problem. Demonstrates why employers should cultivate this will, and shows them the way that should enable them to tackle the problem head on.

Citation

Echiejile, I. (1993), "Dealing with Sexual Harassment at Work", Employee Counselling Today, Vol. 5 No. 4, pp. 21-29. https://doi.org/10.1108/13665629310044730