The EOC today (1st) filed legal proceedings on behalf of a foreign domestic helper, alleging that her former employer was involved in multiple sexual harassments, such as sniffing her hair and body fragrance after taking a bath, constantly verbally demanding sex, and making vulgar remarks, For example, "I hope to help him have a child", etc., which is suspected of violating the "Sex Discrimination Ordinance".
According to the EOC, from 2020 to 2022, a total of 504 complaints of sexual harassment have been received, and it is hoped that this case can enhance public awareness through the court.
On March 1, the EOC filed legal proceedings on behalf of a domestic helper.
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Employer involved in smelling foreign helper's hair and body after taking a bath
The EOC today brought legal proceedings in the District Court on behalf of a foreign domestic helper under the Sex Discrimination Ordinance.
The claimant alleges she was sexually harassed multiple times during her employment with her former male employer, including getting close to sniffing her hair and body after she showered.
The domestic helper also pointed out that the former employer kept asking for sex, and made other vulgar sexual remarks, such as "I hope to help him have a child" and so on.
However, after the domestic helper refused repeatedly, the former employer became angry and demanded sex with harsh abusive language.
The Sex Discrimination Ordinance covers sexual harassment in the context of employment.
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EOC receives 504 sexual harassment complaints from 2020 to 2022
The EOC pointed out that it has noticed that there are still quite a few cases of employees being sexually harassed during their work.
From 2020 to 2022, a total of 504 sexual harassment complaints were received, accounting for about 51% of the total complaints under the Sex Discrimination Ordinance.
The EOC emphasizes that the elimination of sexual harassment is one of the key tasks. It is hoped that this case will increase public awareness through the court and remind employers that sexual harassment against any employee, including foreign domestic helpers, during work is illegal and will bring serious legal penalties. as a result of.
Sex Discrimination Ordinance Covers Sexual Harassment in Employment
According to the Sex Discrimination Ordinance of the EOC, "sexual harassment" refers to any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature.
In relevant circumstances, the person being harassed can be expected to feel offended, humiliated or intimidated.
Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and conduct of a sexual nature.
The Sex Discrimination Ordinance covers sexual harassment in the context of employment.
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