US EditionLittle Protection Against Sexual Harassment in Germany
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In most European countries, people are much better protected from sexual harassment than in Germany.
Pfiffe, Spokesman, Eklige Anmachen: The General Equal Treatment Act is intended to protect against sexual harassment. However, a legal opinion shows significant gaps – in everyday situations.
In a report, the Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency examined how citizens in EU countries are legally protected against sexual harassment. The result: Germany lags far behind in comparison.
In most European countries sexual harassment is expressly prohibited, in Germany only in working life. Many sufferers have little legal control.
In terms of protection against sexual harassment, Germany is clearly lagging behind in the European comparison. An expert report shows that a ban exists almost exclusively in working life.
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LVZ - Leipziger VolkszeitungIf the colleague makes suggestive remarks, this is forbidden in Germany. If someone is sexually harassed when looking for accommodation or driving school, there are little legal possibilities to take action against it. That is what the anti-discrimination officers of the federal government want to change quickly.
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