Gabon
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. The Labor Code and Law No. 10/2026 on the fight against harassment in the workplace prohibit workplace sexual harassment.
Protected Characteristics
Harassment or discrimination based on any characteristic set forth below is prohibited.
- Race
- Color
- Religion
- National origin or citizenship
- Social background
- Disability
Regional, state or other political subdivision laws may provide additional, separate standards and remedies for certain prohibited conduct.
Definitions
Sexual harassment is defined as:
An offense against morals which includes any behavior, attitude or repeated assiduous or suggestive words, directly or indirectly attributable to a person who, abusing the authority or influence conferred on him by his functions or its social rank, aims to obtain sexual favors from an individual of one or the other sex.
Filing a Claim
A claim for employment discrimination or harassment may be filed with the Ministry of Labor.
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.