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CommunicationPublished on 25 February 2026

Sexual harassment in the workplace

The information material on sexual harassment in the workplace published by the Federal Office for Gender Equality (FOGE) and the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has been updated.

A crime scene tape around a chair represents protection against sexual harassment in theworkplace.

The documentation outlines the applicable legal framework, key prevention principles and the procedures to follow in cases of sexual harassment. It describes the forms harassment can take and its consequences, and presents prevention and response measures from both the employer and employee perspectives. It also provides practical steps and useful resources.

Download or order the information material