What counts as harassment, what your workplace must provide, where and how to report, and key contacts in Lahore and Punjab.
Pakistan’s workplace harassment legislation covers sexual harassment and certain forms of gender-based harassment and discrimination. The law applies to covered workplaces and employment-related situations.
Harassment does not have to involve physical contact. It may be committed by a supervisor, colleague or another person connected to work.
There are two principal formal routes under Punjab’s workplace-harassment law:
Your workplace’s Internal Inquiry Committee
The provincial workplace-harassment ombudsperson
For workplaces within federal jurisdiction, FOSPAH is the relevant federal authority. The correct office depends on the employer and applicable law.
If you are unsure which authority applies, call a support service before travelling or submitting documents.
What counts as harassment, what your workplace must provide, where and how to report, and key contacts in Lahore and Punjab.
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What counts as harassment, what your workplace must provide, where and how to report, and key contacts in Lahore and Punjab.
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