Section 15, The Employment Act, 2023

(1) Violence and harassment in the workplace isprohibited (2) In the case of violence and harassment including sexual harassment, the victim may make a complaint based on dispute resolution procedures and in accordance with the regulations or grievance procedures of the workplace. (3) Where a complaint made under subsection (1) is not resolved to the reasonable satisfaction of the complainant, he may make a complaint to the Commissioner and if the Commissioner finds that the complaint is well founded, he shall order an investigation into the complaint. (4) Upon completion of an investigation under subsection 3, and if there is sufficient evidence of violence and harassment including sexual harassment, the Commissioner shall, after consultation with the Minister, refer the complaint to the High Court. (5) Where the High Court finds that the complaint is well founded, it shall – (a) grant suitable protection against victimisation or retaliation against complainants, victims, witnesses or whistleblowers; (b) protect the privacy and confidentiality of those involved; (c) ensure that the requirements of privacy, confidentiality are not misused; and Right to form or join employers’ organisation. Remedies for infringement of freedom Violence and harassment at work prohibited. (d) impose appropriate sanctions. (6) A person shall not prevent easy access to suitable, safe, fair and effective means of making a complaint of violence and harassment including sexual harassment that occurs in the workplace. (7) A person who contravenes subsection (6) commits an offence and is liable, on conviction, to a fine of not less than 15 months national minimum wage.