ABSTRACT
The Federal Act on Gender Equality (Gender Equality Act, GEA) of 24 March 1995 has the aim of furthering true equality between women and men. Employees must not be discriminated against on the basis of their sex, whether directly or indirectly. The Swiss Code of Obligations, 1911, as amended, states: Within the employment relationship, the employer must acknowledge and safeguard the employee's personality rights, have due regard for his/her health, and ensure that proper moral standards are maintained. In particular, he/she must ensure that employees are not sexually harassed and that any victim of sexual harassment suffers no further adverse consequences. The Federal Law on Work in Industry, Trade and Commerce 1964, as amended consists mainly of provisions specifying the measures to be taken to guarantee the health and safety of the employees working in industrial enterprises. It requires the employer to take all necessary measures to protect the personal integrity of workers.
