DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS NATIONAL REPORT ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT THE WORKPLACE SLOVAKIA Kristína Gotthardová November 2024 Sexual harassment in the workplace is a widespread phenomenon, often analysed in the context of gender equ­ality and gender-based violence. It is closely linked to the presence of conti­nued gender inequality and sexism in the society, which is also reflected in work relations. There is low awareness about both na­tional and employer-level SHW policies: almost half of respondents didn’t know whether their employer has any policies or regulations addressing SHW in place. Based on the research findings, trade unions should actively pursue and im­plement policies related to prevention and sanctioning of SHW. Trade unions should actively push for inclusion of SHW policies in collective agreements.