Central African Republic
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 and harassment on the basis of any protected characteristic is the Labor Code.
Law No. 06.032 of 27 December 2006 on the Protection of Women against Violence prohibits sexual harassment.
Protected Characteristics
Harassment or discrimination based on any characteristic set forth below is prohibited.
- Racial, ethnic or social origin
- Gender
- Political opinion
- Religion or belief
- Trade union membership
- Health status
Regional, state or other political subdivision laws may provide additional, separate standards and remedies for certain prohibited conduct.
Definitions
Harassment is defined as:
The action of subjecting the person of another person to incessant attacks and obstinately tormenting the person.
Violence against women is defined as:
Any act of violence directed against the female sex, and causing or likely to cause physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women, including the threat of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether in public or private life.
Filing a Claim
A claim for employment discrimination or harassment may be filed with the Labor Inspectorate.
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.