On 28 July 2022 Cynthia Schoeman discussed the updated Code of Good Practice on the Prevention and Elimination of Harassment in the Workplace with Dr Janette Minnaar. The Code significantly expands what constitutes harassment to include conduct such as “sarcasm, condescending eye contact, facial expression, or gestures”. While it is imperative that all forms of harassment in the workplace are eliminated, the scope of the Code can give rise to questions about whether it goes too far or about whether its implementation will be problematic.
Watch the webinar here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT77QkCqWMA