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R.A. 7877 / 11313

Workplace sexual harassment under R.A. 7877 and Safe Spaces Act

R.A. 7877 addresses work/training/education sexual harassment; R.A. 11313 (Safe Spaces Act) expands gender-based sexual harassment including in workplaces.

R.A. 7877

Punishes demand/request/requirement of sexual favor by a person with authority, influence, or moral ascendancy in work/training/education.

Employer duty

Employers must promulgate rules, investigate, and protect complainants as the statutes require.

Safe Spaces Act

Covers gender-based sexual harassment in streets, public spaces, online, and workplaces — check implementing rules.

Sources

Last reviewed November 9, 2026. Laws, rules and Bar Bulletins change; if a source above has been amended or superseded, the official text controls.

Workplace sexual harassment under R.A. 7877 and Safe Spaces Act — FAQ

Criminal and admin?

May proceed on multiple tracks.

Retaliation?

Policies should forbid it; statutes protect complainants.

ocoai?

Research aid; investigations need trained counsel/HR.

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