Since August 1, 2024, Chilean Law No. 21,643, known as the “Karin Law”, has been in force. It amends the Labor Code with regard to the “prevention, investigation and sanctioning of sexual harassment, workplace harassment and violence at work.”
Accordingly, Desco is taking measures to promote equality among all the women and men who work for our company, with the aim of eradicating:
Any discrimination as defined in the Labor Code;
Any conduct constituting sexual harassment;
Any conduct constituting workplace harassment;
Any conduct constituting violence at work.
In this context, Desco affirms its commitment to these duties and has built a culture of prevention based on five pillars:
1) A Prevention Protocol setting out the policies and principles for preventing sexual harassment, workplace harassment and violence at work.
2) A procedure for investigating sexual harassment, workplace harassment and violence at work, tailored to our company’s structure and in line with the law and the guidelines issued by the Superintendence of Social Security (SUSESO).
3) The incorporation of these instruments into our Internal Rules on Order, Health and Safety through an annex.
4) Communication, outreach and training for all our employees.
5) Early psychological support for employees who may be affected by sexual harassment, workplace harassment or violence at work (special voluntary procedure).
You can download the following documents:
These documents set out the key concepts and explain how to proceed in the event of such conduct or incidents.
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