Act 2009
Ley N° 18.561 — Ley de Acoso Sexual. Prevención y sanción en el ámbito laboral y en las relaciones docente-alumno (Law 18,561 — Sexual Harassment Law. Prevention and sanction in the workplace and in teacher-student relationships)
Issued by Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social
Summary
Promulgated 11 September 2009 and published 21 September 2009; regulated by Decreto 256/017. Applies to the public and private sectors. Employers must prevent and sanction sexual harassment, protect complainants' privacy and publicise an anti-harassment policy (art. 6). Workers may complain internally or to the Inspección General del Trabajo y de la Seguridad Social (arts. 5 and 7 to 9). The affected worker and witnesses may not be dismissed or disciplined for their involvement, and measures within 180 days of a complaint are presumed retaliatory (art. 12).
Topics: Employment & Whistleblowing
Who it applies to
All industries
Obligations arising from this law or regulation
| Obligation | Timing | Regulator | Source | Detail |
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| Do not dismiss or discipline harassment complainants or witnesses | Presumption applies for 180 days after a complaint | MTSS | source | |
Art. 12 of Ley 18.561 bars dismissal or discipline of the affected worker and witnesses for their involvement. Dismissals or sanctions within 180 days of a complaint are presumed retaliatory unless the employer proves otherwise. |
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| Prevent and sanction sexual harassment, keep complaints confidential and publicise a policy | — | MTSS | source | |
Art. 6 of Ley 18.561 requires employers to adopt measures to prevent and sanction sexual harassment, keep complainants' and witnesses' identities and proceedings confidential, protect victims' physical and psychological integrity, and publicise an anti-harassment policy. Art. 5 gives the Inspección General del Trabajo y de la Seguridad Social oversight of compliance. |
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| No obligations match these filters. | ||||
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