Combating all forms of violence, including harassment, is becoming increasingly urgent and necessary. And for prevention to be effective, it is essential that responsibility is shared between government, public and private organizations and society in general. The fight against all this violence, with a special focus on harassment, is highlighted in the new LLYC report, “Preventing harassment: an obligation for companies to comply with Brazilian legislation“.
The report explores the relationship between legislation, specifically Law 14.457/2022, and the role of companies in preventing harassment in the workplace. The law establishes strict guidelines to eradicate all forms of harassment in companies. At the corporate level, organizations play a key role in creating safe and respectful working environments. As well as strictly complying with the regulations, they have a moral duty to cultivate an inclusive and supportive work culture, free from any form of harassment.
The report also highlights the legal consequences for companies and individuals who neglect to prevent harassment. With significant legal implications, compliance with the law is essential to avoid severe penalties. In addition to the health consequences, which can lead to decreased enthusiasm and job satisfaction, resulting in negative impacts on the individual’s emotional health, not restricted to the harassed individual, but spreading throughout the workplace, negatively influencing the morale and productivity of colleagues.
For Naira Feldmann, Director of Talent Engagement & Influence PR at LLYC Brazil, preventing harassment is an ethical and legal obligation, and this report offers valuable insights and practical guidance for companies to comply with these new local regulations.
“At LLYC, our commitment to Talent Engagement drives us to create content and services that really help other companies on their compliance journey. This report is a significant step towards that mission,” he says. “We are dedicated to providing resources that not only inform, but also empower organizations to promote safe and respectful work environments,” he concludes.
Read the full report here.
