Code of Good Practice on the Prevention and Elimination of Harassment in the workplace

Description

REASONS TO ATTEND

Are you sure you are compliant with the Code of Good Practice on the Prevention and Elimination of Harassment in the Workplace? If not this workshop will clearly outline the requirements to ensure compliance.

DESCRIPTION

Duration

Half day

Time

09h00 – 13h00

The Code inter alia:

• Obliges all employers to develop a Harassment Policy and Procedure aligned to the Code aimed at preventing and eliminating harassment in the workplace.
• Requires all employers to be proactive in applying its guidelines to prevent harassment in the Workplace.
• Reiterates that failure to take adequate steps to eliminate harassment once an allegation of harassment has been raised renders the employer vicariously liable in terms of Section 60 of the EE Act.

Complying with the Code will assist your company to both

• Obtain Compliance Certificates which will enable it to retain Government business; and
• Avoid expensive damages claims by employee victims on the basis of being held vicariously liable for the actions of your employees.

Aspects that will be covered during the Webinar

• Background to, and Application of the Code.
• Objectives of the Code.
• Definition of Harassment, different type of harassment, factors establishing their existence, and tests to be applied.
• Guiding principles in the prevention, elimination, and management of harassment and steps that employers are required to take.
• What your policy should contain and the steps to be set out in your Procedure.
• Practical suggestions to tackle obligations imposed by the Code.

Who should attend?

• CEOs
• HR Directors
• EE Managers
• Transformation Managers
• HR Managers
• EE Coordinators
• EE Forum/Committee Members