Description
Without specific legislation on anti-sexual harassment, victims of sexual harassment only have a right in common law to bring an action against their harassers. Even with the introduction of anti-sexual harassment provisions in statutory form as implemented by the Employment (Amendment) Act 2012, these provisions are limited to responsibilities of employers in addressing sexual harassment in the workplace. Other sources such as the Code of Practice on the Prevention and Eradication of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace, although helpful, do not demand mandatory compliance.
The Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill 2021 was tabled for first reading in Parliament in December 2021. Will this new Bill provide sufficient statutory protection and provide adequate remedies for victims of sexual harassment? Join this webinar that will touch on the following topics:
- Contents of the Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill 2021;
- The proposed Tribunal for Anti-Sexual Harassment;
- Awards and orders that may be made by the Tribunal;
- Challenging a Tribunal’s award; and
- Commentary — “Is the Bill Enough?”
Speaker
Donovan Cheah is a founding partner of Donovan & Ho, where he leads the firm’s employment law and dispute resolution practice. He represents clients in employment litigation such as unfair dismissal claims at the Industrial Court, employment claims at the civil courts, and related judicial review proceedings. He also advises corporate clients on employment contracts and handbooks, workforce restructuring, dismissal of employees, and compliance issues. Donovan is the author of “Navigating Employment Disputes in Malaysia”, and is currently a member of the Bar Council Industrial and Employment Law Committee. His work in employment law has been recognised by the Legal 500, Chambers Asia Pacific, Benchmark Litigation, and Asialaw.
Adelyn Fang is an associate in the employment law practice group of Donovan & Ho. She works on employment advisory matters ranging from review of employment documentation, advising on statutory compliance, workforce reduction and restructuring exercises, performance management, and misconduct and discipline matters. She also assists clients on day-to-day employment law and human resources issues.
Terms and Conditions
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Transferral
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CPD points will not be awarded to lawyers and pupils in chambers from Peninsular Malaysia who arrive more than 15 minutes late, are not present throughout the event, or leave before its scheduled end.
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