Risk Mitigation Strategy for Workplace Sexual Harassment

Daily revelations of harassment and social media campaigns highlighting the prevalence of such conduct are prompting businesses to consider whether their internal processes will effectively manage employee complaints and withstand scrutiny. For organisations operating across Asia, this presents particular challenges, not only in ensuring compliance with the local legal framework but also navigating cultural differences.This session will provide a broad overview of the legal framework of sexual harassment regulations around the region. The speakers will then walk through a case study to explore how issues may arise in the workplace and what steps organisations should take to mitigate risk and effectively respond to sexual harassment complaints.