Fenomena Gangguan Seksual Terhadap Pekerja Wanita dalam Organisasi : Suatu Implikasi dalam Perundangan Malaysia

Abstract

Women experience sexual harassment risk at their workplaces either in public or private organizations. Therefore, consciousness to the cause as to how it happens and its effects on them is very significant. Women too need a law that could provide a complete protection from sexual harassment threat. Sexual harassment phenomenon can be understood better when studies are made of the victims perceptions, in this write-up refers particularly to women, through their experiences. Studies finds sexual harassment are conducted by those who have abuse their powers. Various myths are distributed to confuse women and tolerate sexual harassment. At the same time, legal language that are not compatible discriminate women workers. Thus, women should be legal literate to develop awareness on sexual harassment practices. Clause 4A,Public Officers(Conduct and Discipline) Regulations 1993 explicitly prohibit sexual harassment conduct that "bring disrepute and discredit" to public services. Efforts should be taken to identify and review various legal provisions that give damaging or discriminating effects to women.