L5.2: RA 7877 - Anti-Sexual Harassment Act Flashcards
What is the full title of RA 7877?
An Act Declaring Sexual Harassment Unlawful for the Employment, Education, or Training Environment, and For Other Purposes
T or F: It is considered sexual harassment if a person with authority, influence, or moral ascendancy requests any sexual favors from another even if it is accepted by them
True
T or F: The demand for sexual behaviors can only be complained upon if it is explicitly stated
False (need not be explicitly stated or articulated in a categorical oral or written statement)
In other words, you can file a case against motherfuckers who harass you even without them stating that they want a specific “sexual favor” from you, trust your instincts pookies
In a work-related/employment environment, sexual harassment is committed when:
(1) The sexual favor is made as a ______ in the hiring, employment, re-employment, or continued employment of said individual
Condition
In a work-related/employment environment, sexual harassment is committed when:
(1) The sexual favor is made as a condition in granting ________ compensation, terms of conditions, promotions, or privileges
Favorable
In a work-related/employment environment, sexual harassment is committed when:
(1) The refusal of an individual to grant the sexual favor results in limiting, segregating, or classifying the employee which in any way would _________, _________, or _________ employment opportunities or affect said employee
Clue: 3 D’s
Discriminate, Deprive, or Diminish
In a work-related/employment environment, sexual harassment is committed when:
(2) The above acts would impair the employee’s rights or privileges existing under ______ laws
Labor
In a work-related/employment environment, sexual harassment is committed when:
(3) The above acts would result in an ________, _________, or ________ environment for the employee
Clue: I-H-O
Intimidating, Hostile, or Offensive
In an education or training environment, sexual harassment is committed:
(1) Against one who is under the care, custody, or supervision of the ________
Offender
In an education or training environment, sexual harassment is committed:
(2) Against one whose education, training, apprenticeship, or tutorship is ________ to the offender
Entrusted
In an education or training environment, sexual harassment is committed:
(3) When the sexual favor is made a ______ to the giving of a passing grade or granting or honors, scholarships, stipends, allowance, or other benefits
Condition
In an education or training environment, sexual harassment is committed:
(4) When the ____________ result in an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment for the student, trainee, or apprentice
Sexual Adavances
The law mandates that the head of a work-related, educational, or training environment must provide the ________ for the resolution, settlement, or prosecution of sexual harassment acts
Procedures
An employer must create a committee on ________ and _______ of cases of sexual harassment
Decorum and Investigation
For the work environment, the committee on decorum must be composed of at least how many representatives from management, the union, supervisory rank, and rank and file employees?
One (1)
Commission of sexual harassment is a ________ offense
Criminal
What is the imprisonment sentence for a person found guilty for sexual harassment?
Not less than 1 month nor more than 6 months
What is the fine for a person found guilty for sexual harassment?
Not less than 10,000 nor more than 20,000 (or both)
T or F: A person who directs or induces another to commit an act of sexual harassment, or who cooperates in the commission which it would not have been committed, shall not be held liable under sexual harassment
False (SEND THAT HOE TO JAIL)
T or F: Damages from sexual harassment are instituted separately and independently
True
Who is solidarily liable for damages arising from acts of sexual harassment in employment, education, or training environments?
Employer or the head of office, educational, and training institution
T or F: The head of office, educational, and training institution shall be solidarily liable for damages arising from acts of sexual harassment if they are informed by the offended party and no immediate action is taken
True
