Of the total, 91.29% were presented by women. This registry was created in 2019 and since then the number of cases of sexual harassment of private sector workers has been increasing.
Private sector employers reported 1,056 cases in 2022 to the Workplace Sexual Harassment Case Registry Platform of the Ministry of Labor and Employment Promotion (MTPE), that is, 268 more than in 2021. Of these complaints, 91.29% were presented by women, reported the entity, since this Monday, February 27, commemorates the Day of the Fight against Sexual Harassment in the Workplace.
In accordance with the provisions of Supreme Decree No. 014-2019-MIMP, on this platform private companies have the obligation to notify the MTPE of the initiation of a complaint or denunciation, or of an ex officio investigation for sexual harassment and report on the protection measures granted to the alleged victim, within a period not exceeding six business days of receipt. In the same way, it must indicate the decision taken, which can be a sanction or measures to avoid new cases.
In this regard, the Minister of Labor and Employment Promotion, Alfonso Adrianzén, specified that the increase in cases shows that working people little by little trust their workplaces more to present these complaints and seek the restitution of their rights. In that sense, He called on companies to act within the framework of the law and work resolutely to achieve safe work spaces without sexual harassment.
“In 2019, when the registry was created, 63 cases were recorded. Now, there is an increase that is also due to greater dissemination and awareness of the subject, which has allowed us to advance in the identification of these cases and in a better recognition of rights such as dignity, well-being and security. in the workplace,” he explained.
In this sense, he stressed that a fundamental tool to advance in this public policy is to have a specialized service called “Work without harassment”, through which MTPE specialists provide guidance, legal and psychological assistance for all workers in the private sector who require it.
However, Adrianzén Ojeda pointed out that the challenge for the MTPE is still very great, as is its commitment. “The 2023 campaign, within the framework of the Day to Combat Sexual Harassment in the Workplace called: ‘Let’s Stop Harassment’, is a call to reduce the numbers of people affected by these acts. According to the International Labor Organization, it affects one in five people in the world. ended.
What can I do in case of workplace bullying?
The MTPE recalls that in one of these cases, citizens who work in the private sector have a free and specialized service, called: “Work without harassment.” Through this space, it seeks to intervene in a timely and adequate manner to protect the victims, providing them with guidance, legal assistance during the judicial process, in the internal investigation and sanction procedure, as well as permanent psychological assistance.
To access that service, you can call the free line 1819 or contact you via WhatsApp, text message or call the numbers 971027467 and 984835168Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. In the case of Metropolitan Lima, you can also receive virtual attention by making an appointment through extranet.work.gob.pe.
Source: Larepublica
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