Armenia
Overview
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.
Applicable Laws
The primary national laws prohibiting employment discrimination and harassment on the basis of any protected characteristic is the Labor Code.
Protected Characteristics
Harassment or discrimination based on any characteristic set forth below is prohibited in Armenia.
- Sex
- Race
- Nationality
- Language
- Origin
- Citizenship
- Social status
- Religion
- Marital status
- Age
- Beliefs
- Political views
- Other factors unrelated to professional qualifications
Regional, state or other political subdivision laws may provide additional, separate standards and remedies for certain prohibited conduct.
Definitions
Workplace Harassment
The Labor Code defines workplace harassment as unwelcome conduct that violates a person’s dignity and creates an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating, or offensive environment.
Depending on its severity, sexual harassment may constitute a criminal offense.
Filing a Claim in Armenia
A claim for employment discrimination or harassment may be filed with the Health and Labor Inspection Body.
Employment discrimination and harassment claims may also be filed in court.
Potential Remedies
In Armenia, 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.
- Hiring
- Transfers
- Reassignments
- Promotions
- Reinstatement to a position
- Compensation for lost wages and benefits
- Damages for injury to dignity or feelings
- Cease and desist orders
Retaliation Prohibited
Employer retaliation against an employee who files a complaint relating to discrimination or harassment or is involved in the complaint process is unlawful.