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Workplace Harassment in Romania
Workplace harassment in Romania is a serious issue that can significantly affect the health and productivity of employees. Decision No. 970/2023 approving the Methodology for preventing and combating workplace harassment in Romania based on gender and moral harassment at work in Romania, introduces concrete measures for preventing and combating workplace harassment in Romania based on gender and moral harassment at work in Romania. Therefore, The Romanian Law Firm Pavel Mărgărit and Associates recommends the immediate adoption of protective measures, employee training and information sessions, and the implementation of a policy for preventing and combating workplace harassment in Romania that a labor lawyer in Romania can draft in accordance with applicable regulations.
Labor lawyer in Romania. What is Workplace Harassment?
Harassment is defined as any unwanted behavior that affects a person’s dignity and creates a degrading or humiliating environment. This includes:
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- Gender-based harassment refers to actions or behaviors based on a person’s sex that affect their dignity. Examples include inappropriate comments, obscene gestures, or unwanted sexual advances.
- Moral harassment involves repeated actions aimed at or resulting in the deterioration of working conditions or affecting the physical and mental health of the employee. This can include insults, constant criticism, and exclusion from the workgroup.