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What applies to harassment at the workplace?

An employer who learns of harassment connected to the work shall investigate and take measures to stop it continuing. Where the investigation is omitted, discrimination compensation may follow.

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  • Source reference registered, source text not re-verified

    SFS 2008:567

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  • Source reference registered, source text not re-verified

    SFS 1977:1160

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What the source says

  • Chapter 2 section 3 of the Discrimination Act: a duty to investigate and act on becoming aware of harassment.
  • Chapter 1 section 4: harassment and sexual harassment are defined as violating conduct linked to a protected ground.
  • Chapter 3 of the Work Environment Act: victimisation is also handled within systematic work environment management.

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For the employer · How the employer puts the question

The investigation shall start without delay and be documented, the point of awareness is the starting point.

For the employee · How the employee puts the question

Report in writing, awareness is what triggers the employer's duty.

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Read the duty to investigate together with the work environment duty, both apply at once.

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