New Law Prohibiting Harassment, Racism And Sexism In The Workplace Mandates Full Compliance By May 16, 2018

On February 14, 2018, Law 7, which prohibits sexual harassment, mobbing (bullying), racism and discriminatory practices in all environments, including workplace and academia, took effect. Law 7 also establishes liability and penalties for any acts of violence against a person's honor, dignity, or physical or psychological integrity, and implements public policies aimed to prevent such conduct. Moreover, the law protects workers' human rights, regardless of gender or age, and their rights to dignity and respect and to work under equitable conditions. Employers must be in full compliance under the new law by May 16, 2018.

Law 7 def‌ines sexual harassment and mobbing as any systematic, continuous, or persistent action or omission through which a person suggests, invites, asks, pursues, limits, or restricts the exercise of another person's rights, impairs their rights, insults or addresses them in...