B.C.C.I. Endorses Goals of Anti Sexual Harassment Bill

We also reached out to the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry for its position on the Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill. Just before news time B.C.C.I. sent a statement saying that it has reviewed and engaged its membership on the proposed bill. B.C.C.I. says it supports the bill’s objective of addressing sexual harassment in the workplace. The private sector organization noted that the bill provides clear guidelines for employers to handle cases of sexual harassment and provides a valuable policy framework for adoption, adding that it will benefit businesses and safeguard workers from harassment. On the other hand, B.C.C.I. says it has identified specific procedural aspects it believes can benefit from some revisions to strengthen protections for employees and employers. B.C.C.I. concluded the statement saying that it appreciates the National Assembly’s invitation for feedback on this legislation and that it will be submitting detailed suggestions through the appropriate channels.