Amending Administrative Order No. 80, s. 1991 RE: Policy Against Sexual Harassment

1992DOLE ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 068-92AMENDING ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 80s, s. 1991 RE: POLICY AGAINST SEXUAL HARASSMENTWhereas, Administrative Order No. 80, series of 1991, besides defining and laying down the policy of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) against sexual harassment, also attempts to lay down mechanisms that would help deter such acts or ensure protection of victims of such acts committed by or against employees or officials of the Department;Whereas, some of the provisions of said Order need to be further strengthened and clarified;Whereas, the Department recognizes the need to come up with more concrete measures to ensure and effectuate protection of victims against sexual harassment as such offense violates the principles of merit and fitness in the civil service, undermines the integrity of the workplace, creates a hostile working atmosphere, and adversely affects workers' performance and productivity;Therefore, in the light of the foregoing Administrative Order No. 80, s. of 1991 is hereby amended as follows:SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy — In furtherance of the Constitutional provision relative to public office and human rights,...