SUMMARY

"AN ACT DECLARING SEXUAL HARASSMENT UNLAWFUL IN THE EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION OR TRAINING ENVIRONMENT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES"

Also known as: Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995

Signed: February 14, 1995

The "Anti-Sexual Harassment Act" upholds the State policy to value the dignity of every human individual, to guarantee full respect for human rights and to uphold the dignity of students, trainees, workers, employees and those seeking employment. It declares that all forms of sexual harassment in the employment environment as well as in the education or training environment are unlawful. It provides for the duty of the employer and head of the education environment to prevent or deter commission of acts of sexual harassment and promulgate rules and administrative sanctions.

Women are subjected to various forms of sexual harassment wherever she may be but the law penalizes only acts of sexual harassment in the workplace and in the education environment. And the penalty provided is very minimal considering the gravity of the offense.

Guidelines:

Civil Service Commission MC No. 19, S. of 1994
"POLICY ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE"

It provides that sexual harassment in government offices committed by an employee or officer is a ground for administrative disciplinary action and subject to penalties up to dismissal from the service. This policy covers even applicants for employment after the application has been received by the agency.

These guidelines are broader that what is provided for by RA7877 because it recognizes sexual harassment between peers as well as the presence of a hostile environment.

Civil Service Commission Resolution No. 956161
"RULES AND REGULATIONS PRESCRIBING PROCEDURES FOR THE RESOLUTION, SETTLEMENT OR PROSECUTION AND ADJUDICATION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT CASES"

These rules apply to all officials and employees in the Civil Service Commission. It defined what are the acts of sexual harassment and who are the persons liable. It also created a Committee on Decorum and Investigation, the rules of procedure to be followed, and the prescribed penalties.

Department of Labor and Employment Administrative Order No. 68
"AMENDING ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 80 – POLICY AGAINST SEXUAL HARASSMENT"

It provides that disciplinary measures shall be taken against officials and employees who subject any fellow officials or employee, applicant for employment of client to sexual harassment.