Sexual Harassment at Workplace & Gender Sensitization

Course Description

This essential virtual training workshop provides a comprehensive understanding of sexual harassment at the workplace and gender sensitization, with a strong focus on legal compliance and organizational responsibility.
Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of anti-harassment laws, employer obligations, employee rights, and complaint-handling mechanisms. The program equips organizations with practical tools to implement legally sound policies, mitigate risks, and foster a respectful and harassment-free workplace culture.

Course Objectives

• Understand workplace harassment laws and compliance requirements
• Identify different forms of harassment and gender discrimination
• Implement preventive policies and complaint-handling procedures
• Reduce legal, reputational, and organizational risks
• Promote gender sensitivity and inclusive workplace culture

Learning Outcomes

• Explain key legal frameworks related to workplace harassment
• Understand organizational obligations under employment and anti-harassment laws
• Support or establish Internal Complaints Committees (ICCs)
• Handle workplace complaints responsibly and lawfully
• Recognize consequences of non-compliance and legal exposure

Key Topics Covered

• Introduction to Workplace Harassment
• Definitions, Forms & Gender Discrimination
• International & Local Legal Frameworks
• Organizational Responsibilities & Compliance
• Case Laws & Landmark Judgments
• Internal Complaints Committees (ICCs)
• Actions, Sanctions & Legal Remedies
• Gender Stereotypes & Sensitization
• Legal & Reputational Risks of Inaction
• Interactive Q&A Session

Who Should Attend

• HR Professionals
• Managers & Team Leaders
• Compliance Officers
• Legal Advisors
• Corporate Executives
• Employees across all sectors

Training Methodology

• Expert-led interactive session
• Legal case studies
• Practical compliance guidance
• Real-world examples
• Q&A discussion

Trainer - Asif Amin

Advocate Asif Amin is a High Court lawyer specializing in employment, industrial, and commercial law, providing corporate legal consultancy and compliance guidance. He is also an accomplished corporate trainer, having conducted workshops for over 10,000 professionals across leading organizations in Pakistan.