THE LABOR HARASSMENT PROTOCOL, AN INEVITABLE OBLIGATION FOR COMPANIES

The design and implementation of a workplace harassment protocol has become an inescapable obligation for any company or freelancer with employees. It is a tool that you must have regardless of the size of the workforce. It must be taken into account that the workplace is a space where employees spend a lot of time and, therefore, must be a safe and healthy environment.

We'll tell you everything you need to know about this topic.

What is the workplace harassment protocol?

The workplace harassment protocol is a tool that includes preventive and reporting measures to avoid and eradicate situations of harassment or mobbing in the company, regardless of the type. This mandatory protocol is a detailed document that establishes the procedures to be followed in the event of complaints or suspicions of harassment.

It includes mechanisms for prevention, detection and action in the event of possible situations of harassment, whether psychological, physical or sexual. Its objective is, therefore, to put an end to harmful behaviors that harm both the workers who suffer them and the company itself, which is responsible for the physical and psychological well-being of its employees.

The regulations require that this protocol be accessible to all employees and that a zero tolerance culture is actively promoted. It must be aligned with current laws and be reviewed periodically to ensure its effectiveness and updating in the face of new challenges.

Furthermore, it is not enough to have a harassment plan: the company must carry out an information task and there must be actual implementation and monitoring of this type of action to activate the protocol when necessary.

The employer must not lose sight of the fact that all actions that occur outside the employment relationship must also be avoided and are subject to reporting. And cyberbullying, which is becoming increasingly frequent, must also be taken into account.

An important aspect is the ongoing training of staff on how to identify and report cases of harassment. Likewise, it is necessary to clearly specify the consequences and sanctions for such conduct, thus creating an environment that deters inappropriate behavior.

Mandatory

All companies are required to have a protocol for preventing and responding to workplace harassment since 2024. The right of employees to their physical integrity and an adequate policy for preventing occupational risks is also guaranteed. It should be remembered that situations of harassment are an occupational risk and that the company's liability arises both from action and omission.

How to make it

Developing a workplace harassment protocol involves following a series of steps carefully designed to cover all legal and practical aspects.

Sanctions

Workplace harassment is not only a problem for companies, as it directly impacts the internal climate and performance of the affected workers, but in some cases it can become a crime prosecuted by the courts.

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