Malaysia legislation
Section 7t
Section 7t
(2)
The employer shall inquire into the complaint of sexual harassment when directed to do so under subsection (1) and submit a report of the inquiry to the Director within thirty days from the date of such direction.
(3)
If a complaint of sexual harassment received by the Director is made against an employer who is a sole proprietor, the Director shall inquire into such complaint himself in a manner prescribed by the Minister.
(4)
Upon inquiry by the Director of the complaint of sexual harassment under subsection (3), the Director shall decide whether sexual harassment is proven or not and such decision shall be informed to the complainant as soon as practicable.
Labour Ordinance of Sabah (Amendment)
(5)
Notwithstanding subsection (3), the Director may refuse to inquire into any complaint of sexual harassment received under subsection (3) if—
(a)
the complaint of sexual harassment has previously been inquired into by the Director and no sexual harassment has been proven; or
(b)
the Director is of the opinion that the complaint of sexual harassment is frivolous, vexatious or is not made in good faith.
(6)
Where the Director refuses to inquire into the complaint of sexual harassment received under subsection (3), he shall, as soon as practicable but in any case not later than thirty days after the date of the receipt of the complaint, inform the complainant of the refusal and the reasons for the refusal in writing.
Effect of decisions of the Director.