Cameroon
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 law prohibiting employment discrimination is the Labour Code.
The Code Penal prohibits sexual harassment, including in the workplace.
Protected Characteristics
Harassment or discrimination on the basis of trade union activities is prohibited.
Regional, state or other political subdivision laws may provide additional, separate standards and remedies for certain prohibited conduct.
Definitions
Sexual harassment is defined as taking advantage of the authority conferred on him by his position to harass another using orders, threats, constraints or pressure in order to obtain sexual favours.
A person who engages in sexual harassment may be imprisoned and/or fined.
Filing a Claim
A report of sexual harassment may be made to law enforcement.
Potential Remedies
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.