The government is working to reinforce prevention against harassment in the workplace. Therefore, a new definition has been proposed in the Working Environment Act that includes clear definitions of the terms “sexual harassment” and “harassment” in the Working Environment Act section 4-3 (3) on harassment and improper conduct. The new definitions contribute to strengthening the message that protection against harassment in the workplace also means protection against sexual harassment. The new proposal is not intended to change current law. The government considered the new bill on 3 March and it has now been sent to the Norwegian Parliament for a final decision.
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