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[Psychological harassment].

Paloma Puech¹, Benjamin Pitcho

¹Toison & associés Paris, France.

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Psychological harassment is actionable in the French private sector, with employers needing to prove its absence. Penalties include imprisonment, fines, and damages for victims.

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Area of Science:

Employment Law
Criminology
Workplace Psychology

Context:

French labor laws and penal code address workplace harassment.
Distinguishes between sexual and psychological harassment.
Focuses on legal ramifications within the private sector.

Purpose:

To outline the legal framework for psychological harassment in France.
To define employer responsibilities in preventing and addressing harassment.
To detail potential legal sanctions and compensation.

Summary:

Psychological harassment is legally actionable in the French private sector.
Employers bear the burden of proof to demonstrate the absence of harassment.
Sanctions include up to five years imprisonment and a €150,000 fine, plus damages.

Impact:

Informs employers of their legal obligations and potential liabilities.
Empowers employees by clarifying their rights and recourse options.
Contributes to a safer and more equitable work environment through legal deterrence.