The Sexual Harassment Tribunal, established beneath the Sexual Harassment (Safety and Prevention) Act, is now totally operational, Tradition, Gender, Leisure and Sport Minister Hon. Olivia Grange introduced in the course of the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate within the Home of Representatives.
The Tribunal is tasked with listening to and figuring out complaints of sexual harassment throughout all sectors and has the authority to make awards. It additionally mandates that each employer or establishment create and implement insurance policies to forestall sexual harassment within the office.
“The Act, which turned efficient on July 3, 2023, is designed to make sure that workspaces are free from sexual harassment,” Minister Grange mentioned.
She famous that the Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA) has facilitated the assessment of 42 Sexual Harassment Office Insurance policies and accomplished coaching for 18 of its members as Sexual Harassment Investigative Officers.
Moreover, the Sexual Harassment Investigation Unit (SHIU) has supplied coaching for Human Useful resource professionals and performed quite a few sensitization classes to boost consciousness.
Minister Grange additionally highlighted outreach efforts on the group stage, with classes held in varied academic establishments, police youth golf equipment, faith-based teams, and different group organisations.
“We’ve adopted by means of on our dedication to create the circumstances for our folks to thrive and prosper, to enhance their lives, to make their desires come true, and to construct a stronger, higher Jamaica,” she concluded.
