LEGAL REMEDY TO THE CHALLENGES OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE IN NIGERIA: ECHOES FROM SOUTH AFRICA AND INDIA

Abstract

The availability of a clear and precise legal framework is one of the remedies to sexual harassment in the workplace. Sexual harassment is an infringement on the right of workers. Its consequences affect the individual and organizations resulting to low productivity, legal costs, increased absences, mental and physical health challenge, and loss of skilled employees. Nigerian laws on sexual harassment are inadequate and engulfed with fundamental glitches. This article examined the Nigerian legal framework on sexual harassment in the workplace. It also considered the regional and international legal frameworks. In addressing this issue, comparison was made between South Africa and Indian legal interventions in preventing sexual harassment in the workplace. It concludes and recommends legislative reform to serve as a shield to the protection of workers and the prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace in Nigeria.