While the Code has been influential in drawing up guidelines for employers, we feel that there are areas that still needs serious attention. The Code places the onus on the employers to act equally and fairly in the face of sexual harassment complaints. Unfortunately, as mentioned above, many a time, this does not happen. The Code has not been implemented by majority of the employers. Since its adoption is voluntary, the response of the employers have not been encouraging.
Victims are therefore unable to obtain redress.
Effective legislation against sexual harassment will send an uncompromising message that sexual harassment is unacceptable and at the same time increase productivity through the creation of a sexual harassment-free environment. Standard of acceptable behaviour and conduct Women do not asked to be sexually harassed as women do not asked to be raped. Unfortunately there are still many in society who accept the myth that women invite sexual harassment by their manner of dressing or behaviour. Such perceptions may influence not only the harasser but also persons in management who are charged with handling the complaint. It is important to dispel such myths.