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Proposal to recognize sexism at work as an occupational risk
Official title: Wetsvoorstel tot wijziging van de wet van 4 augustus 1996 betreffende het welzijn van de werknemers bij de uitvoering van hun werk, teneinde seksisme op het werk als beroepsrisico te erkennen.
Status: Parliament is still discussing this proposal, for example in a committee or while waiting for advice. (parliament: ‘Pending in the Chamber’)
In plain language
- This bill aims to officially include sexism at work into the legislation on wellbeing at work, alongside violence, harassment, and sexual harassment.
- The proposal applies to all employees and employers in Belgium.
- As an employee, you would receive the same reporting procedures and legal protections against everyday sexism as against harassment, and your employer must take preventive measures.
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How parliament voted
Parliament has not voted on this proposal yet.