The MP highlighted that the extent of the problem must be known in order for measures against sexual harassment to be effective. She deplored the lack of detailed studies or complete statistics on sexual harassment in the workplace despite legislation dictating that employers must take any necessary precaution measures to ensure all employers' dignity remains protected.
Minister of Labour, Employment and the Social and Solidarity Economy Dan Kersch provided a response to Arendt, citing Inspectorate of Labour and Mines (ITM) figures, which reveal that 17 cases of workplace sexual harassment were reported.
The minister added that the Ministry of Equality between Women and Men launched a second annual awareness campaign on the topic. The campaign, with its slogan of 'Violence hurts, defend yourself, help is at hand', focuses on preventing and fighting all forms of sexual violence, including harassment, sexual violence, and rape.
Kersch also pointed towards the ITM's website, which supplies information about the subject, such as employer obligations in protecting employees from sexual harassment. Sexual harassment victims can also discover their rights in detail in consulting the Labour Code.
The minister concluded by confirming the government does not plan to provide a hotline service to sexual harassment victims.
