Please review the information below and then return to the workplace harassment prevention course.
Harassment and discrimination based on a protected characteristic are prohibited under national law.
The primary national laws prohibiting employment discrimination and harassment on the basis of any protected characteristic are:
Workplace bullying is subject to penalty under the Penal Code.
Harassment or discrimination based on any characteristic set forth below is prohibited in Spain.
Regional, state or other political subdivision laws may provide additional, separate standards and remedies for certain prohibited conduct.
Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is any form of verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature with the purpose or effect of violating the dignity of a person, in particular when creating an intimidating, degrading or offensive environment.
Sex-based Harassment
Sex-based harassment is any behaviour prompted by a person’s sex with the purpose or effect of violating his or her dignity, creating an intimidating, degrading or offensive environment.
A claim for employment discrimination or harassment in court.
In Spain, an employee who has experienced workplace discrimination or harassment may be entitled to monetary and other remedies. An employer may be required to take certain actions to correct or redress discriminatory harassment or violations of workplace safety standards. Potential remedies are listed below.
Employer retaliation against an employee who files a complaint relating to discrimination or harassment or is involved in the complaint process is unlawful.
The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only.
It does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice.