Harassment at Workplace

&
Employer’s / Management’s Liability in the light of New Legislation
One Day Workshop
January 20, 2011 at Marriott Hotel Karachi

Program Outline
Program Background Harassment/Sexual Harassment/Unethical
Sexual Harassment issues continue to be a major problem in our workplaces, and is Practices – An Overview
one of the biggest hurdle for working women, which keeps them away from productive
work, thus depriving them opportunity to effectively contribute towards poverty allevia- What Constitutes Harassment/Sexual Har-
tion. It is not just a personal injury to the affected female worker, but violates a assment under the prevalent laws.
woman’s right to equality, and is outright discrimination against women at the work-
place. Types of Sexual Harassment at Workplace.

On Mar 09, 2010, President of Pakistan signed the “The Protection Against Harassment 3 Significant manifestation of harassment at
of Women at Workplace Act Bill 2010” which was unanimously passed by the National Workplace
Assembly on Jan 21, 2010, and by the Senate on Feb 26, 2010. The Act aims at provid-
4 Ways to prevent Sexual Harassment.
ing a safe working environment and all Govt, Public / Private Sector organizations &
Educational Institutions are required to implement it, within 30 days of promulgation Employer’s/Senior Management’s Legal Ob-
i.e. Apr 11, 2010.
ligation to ensure harassment free working
Though in Pakistan Penal Code there are some sections that attempt to address sexual environment.
harassment to a certain extent but the terminology is vague. An amendment has now What Steps can employees take to prevent
been drafted as Amendment of Section 509, XLV of 1860. In the Pakistan Penal Code,
Sexual Harassment?
186 (Act XLV of 1860), Section 509, has been substituted - "509 Insulting modesty or
causing sexual harassment”. It elaborates and specifies what constitutes harassment of Tips for dealing with Workplace Harass-
women in public, private and workplaces, and also increases the maximum punish-
ment.
ment. The Act is called “The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act. 2009”.
What should an employee do if she is a vic-
Program Objectives tim of Sexual Harassment

This workshop combines awareness of issues, regulations, policies & proce- Reducing Potential Liability/Strategies for
dures, with open and candid discussion & practical guidelines, resulting in posi- preventing Sexual Harassment.
tive behavior change. While the critical issues of sexual harassment is empha-
sised, all forms of harassment & the law on the subject in Pakistan is covered. Sexual Harassment Training requirements
for Employees & Managers
Increased sensitivity to the perspective of the others, and understanding of
what constitutes harassment & its consequences. Handling Sexual Harassment in a Unionized
setting
Ability to avoid engaging in & becoming subjected to harassment/
discrimination. Understanding & Implementation of “The
Protection Against Harassment of Women at
Managerial capability to prevent workplace harassment & respond to com-
plaints. Workplace Act 2010”.

Guidelines for drafting Workplace Harass-

Establishing an effective complaint/grievance system & taking prompt/
appropriate action, whenever an employee files a sexual harassment complaint, ment/Sexual Harassment Policy.
are the ultimate solutions to preventing workplace sexual harassment

Policy development is only a beginning. In order to be successful, enforcing

these policies requires a commitment from the top, as well as all members of
the organization.
 Harassment at Workplace
&
Employer’s / Management’s Liability in the light of New Legislation
One Day Workshop
January 20, 2011 at Marriott Hotel Karachi

Workshop Leader: Mir Akbar Ali Khan

After serving for over seven years as General Manager – HR , United Bank Ltd (UBL), Mir Akbar Ali Khan retired on
May 13,2010.

He has seventeen years of diversified experience, and has acquired strategic outlook, management & administrative
skills, whilst handling various aspects of HR & Business as MD/CEO Sind Engineering (Pvt) Ltd -the then Assemblers
of Mazda Trucks & Busses in Pakistan, Director (Admin) Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi & General
Manager – HR/ER, UBL. He is also a HRM Trainer at the Institute of Bankers Pakistan.

For past many years he has been conducting various Training Workshops on HRM, at IBP, ACE Consultants & other
forums.

Mr Akbar holds MA (Economics) degree from the University of Punjab & L.L.B from University of Karachi. Is an active
member of Society for Human Resource Management, Virginia, USA, and has authored/delivered talks within & out-
side the country on Automobile Industry in Pakistan & Public Transport System & its Management. Currently he is
CEO of MAAK Consultants and is actively involved in training & management consultancy.

Who Should Attend:?

Human Resource Managers
Industrial Relations Managers
Employee/Industrial Relations Specialists
Officers/Executives of Banks & DFI’s.
Govt. Officers & Legal Participants.
Operations/Administrative /IR Managers in the Industry/Educational Institutions.
Legal Practitioners

Program Details: Registration:

M. Baksh Memon / M. Nasir Khan Khattak
Date : Thursday 20th January 2010
Venue : Marriott Hotel Karachi ACE Consultants
Workshop City : Karachi 406, 4th Floor Park Avenue, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi
Timings : 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tel: 021-34388925 & 34544809, Fax: 021-34388926
Fee : Rs. 6,900 (per participant) E-mail: mohammad.baksh@consultace.com-
nasir.khattak@consultace.com
Registration deadline : 19th January, 2011 Website: www.consultace.com