Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995 Quiz
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Which of the following actions is NOT classified as sexual harassment?

  • Requests for sexual favors
  • Overt sexual advances
  • Unwelcome gestures of a sexual nature
  • Complimentary remarks about work performance (correct)

    • What constitutes a hostile or offensive work environment regarding sexual harassment?

  • Team-building activities
  • Lurid remarks and demands for sexual favors (correct)
  • General conversation between coworkers
  • Sharing work-related successes

    • Under what condition can an official be liable for sexual harassment?

  • If they report harassment to authorities
  • If they have no knowledge of the acts
  • If they are uninvolved in any interaction
  • If they influence or apply pressure on another to commit harassment (correct)

    • Which of the following is a responsibility of the Commission regarding sexual harassment?

    <p>To prevent and deter acts of sexual harassment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Principal by Indispensable Cooperation' refer to?

    <p>An individual who aids in the commission of harassment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Committee on Decorum and Investigation?

    <p>To investigate cases of sexual harassment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a step the Commission must take regarding sexual harassment?

    <p>Providing copies of the rules to officers and employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions is likely to create an intimidating training environment?

    <p>Using lewd pictures or objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary responsibilities of the head of agency regarding the Policy on Sexual Harassment?

    <p>To inform officials and employees of their rights and responsibilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the head of agency do when a formal written complaint of sexual harassment is substantiated?

    <p>Impose strict disciplinary measures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions is NOT mentioned as a responsibility of the head of agency?

    <p>Providing financial compensation to complainants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the head of agency strictly maintain during all stages of a sexual harassment case?

    <p>Confidentiality of the proceedings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for the investigation and hearing of complaints on sexual harassment within the agency?

    <p>An officer designated by the agency head</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary purposes of appointing advisors under the Sexual Harassment Policy?

    <p>To provide advice, support, and assistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are complaints regarding sexual harassment supposed to be disposed of?

    <p>In accordance with existing rules and procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How soon after publication does the Memorandum Circular take effect?

    <p>Fifteen days after publication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes an act of sexual harassment in the workplace?

    <p>Requests for sexual favors being made as a condition of employment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following would NOT be considered a form of sexual harassment?

    <p>Complimenting a colleague on their professional skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstance does submission to sexual conduct become a condition of employment?

    <p>When it is made explicitly clear as a requirement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action would create an intimidating or offensive work environment as per the sexual harassment guidelines?

    <p>Making suggestive comments to colleagues regularly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes a situation in which sexual harassment might occur outside the traditional workplace?

    <p>While attending a workplace wellness seminar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions does NOT demonstrate a demand for sexual favors?

    <p>Creating an evaluation process based on job performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context can sexual harassment take place according to workplace guidelines?

    <p>Over the phone or via email related to work matters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary characteristics of sexual harassment?

    <p>Making unwelcome sexual advances that cause discomfort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995 primarily aim to accomplish?

    <p>Declare sexual harassment unlawful in various environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can be held accountable for committing sexual harassment according to the Act?

    <p>Anyone with authority or influence in a work or training environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which environment is sexual harassment declared unlawful?

    <p>In employment, education, or training environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What consequence can result from demanding sexual favors in a work environment?

    <p>Limiting or classifying the employee in a discriminatory manner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the declaration of policy state regarding the dignity of individuals?

    <p>The State shall value the dignity of every individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a condition defined as work-related sexual harassment?

    <p>Employee voluntarily accepting sexual advances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Act suggest as a consequence of not granting a sexual favor?

    <p>It may limit or adversely affect employment opportunities for the employee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Act, which of the following is considered a form of sexual harassment?

    <p>Verbal comments about an employee's appearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must all complaints for sexual harassment include?

    <p>A sworn affidavit from the offended party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which committee is responsible for investigating sexual harassment cases at the local level?

    <p>Local Committee on Decorum and Investigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who serves as the chairman of the Central Committee?

    <p>A Director appointed by the Commission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of the Committee on Decorum and Investigation?

    <p>To increase understanding and prevent incidents of sexual harassment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a member of the Committee is a complainant or respondent in a case?

    <p>They are required to leave the committee during deliberations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a member of the Central Committee?

    <p>A representative of the Local Government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of submitting reports of findings by the Committee?

    <p>To provide the Commission with recommendations for a final decision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the investigation of sexual harassment cases?

    <p>Investigations must adhere to the Uniform Rules of Procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995

    • The Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995 (Republic Act 7877) was enacted in the Philippines in 1995.
    • The goal of the act is to protect individuals from sexual harassment in the workplace, educational institutions, and training environments.
    • The act defines work, education, or training-related sexual harassment as a form of misconduct that involves unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical behavior of a sexual nature.
    • The act emphasizes that such behavior is unlawful regardless of whether the demand or request is accepted by the person targeted.

    Types of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

    • Sexual harassment in the workplace is classified under three distinct scenarios:
      • Condition of Employment: Sexual favors are required for employment, re-employment, promotion, or favorable compensation.
      • Impaired Rights: The harassment interferes with an employee's rights under labor laws.
      • Hostile Environment: The harassment creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment for the employee.

    Responsibilities of Heads of Agencies

    • Heads of agencies are mandated to:
      • Inform officials and employees about the policy on sexual harassment, including their rights and responsibilities.
      • Investigate formal written complaints of sexual harassment and impose disciplinary measures when a complaint is substantiated.
      • Provide support and assistance to employees and applicants subjected to harassment.
      • Appoint advisors with training to address sexual harassment.
      • Designate a specific agency officer to handle investigations and hearings involving sexual harassment.
      • Maintain confidentiality throughout the proceedings to protect all parties involved in sexual harassment cases.
      • Keep detailed records related to sexual harassment incidents.

    Specific Acts Constituting Sexual Harassment

    • Employment or Work-Related Sexual Harassment includes the following:
      • Demanding, requesting, or requiring sexual favors as a condition for employment, re-employment, favorable compensation, promotion, or privileges.
      • Demanding sexual favors from someone under the offender's training.
      • Refusal of sexual advances resulting in discriminatory practices that limit, classify, or segregate the employee and impact employment opportunities.
      • Creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment through demands for sexual favors.

    Forms of Sexual Harassment

    • The law outlines numerous forms of sexual harassment:
      • Physical: Physical contact, malicious touching overt sexual advances, unwelcome or inappropriate gestures, suggestive expressions, and lewd insinuations.
      • Verbal: Requests or demands for sexual favors, lurid remarks.
      • Use of Objects: Pictures, letters, or written notes with explicit sexual content, creating a hostile or offensive work or training environment.

    Persons Liable for Sexual Harassment in the Civil Service Commission

    • The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has specific rules and regulations regarding sexual harassment.
    • Any official or employee of the CSC with authority, influence, or moral ascendancy over another person is liable for sexual harassment.
    • Liability extends to those who direct or induce another to commit acts of sexual harassment or those who cooperate in the commission of harassment.

    Duties of the Civil Service Commission

    • The CSC is responsible for:
      • Implementing prevention and deterrence measures through awareness campaigns, research, and data collection to understand the prevalence, nature, and impact of sexual harassment.
      • Establishing procedures for resolving, settling, and prosecuting sexual harassment cases.
      • Creating a Committee on Decorum and Investigation to handle sexual harassment cases.
      • Providing a copy of the rules and regulations to all officers, employees, and trainees, with posted copies in prominent locations in the workplace.

    Committee on Decorum and Investigation

    • This committee is tasked with receiving complaints, filing formal charges, investigating allegations, conducting hearings, and submitting reports with recommendations to the Commission for final decisions.
    • They maintain confidentiality throughout the process.
    • In Regional offices, a Local Committee assumes these responsibilities and reports directly to the Commission.

    Procedures for Disposition of Sexual Harassment Cases

    • Complaints must be under oath and accompanied by an affidavit from the victim.
    • All complaints are investigated and handled following the Uniform Rules of Procedure in the Conduct of Administrative Investigations as established by the Civil Service Commission.

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    Test your knowledge about the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995, a significant legislation in the Philippines aimed at protecting individuals from workplace harassment. This quiz covers the definitions, types, and implications of sexual harassment in various environments.

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