ECONOMIC COMPENSATION FOR WORKPLACE HARASSMENT AND IN MEXICO: A CASE STUDY ON EMPLOYMENT LAW Cover Image

COMPENSACIÓN ECONÓMICA POR HOSTIGAMIENTO Y ACOSO LABORAL EN MÉXICO: UN ESTUDIO DE CASO SOBRE DERECHO LABORAL
ECONOMIC COMPENSATION FOR WORKPLACE HARASSMENT AND IN MEXICO: A CASE STUDY ON EMPLOYMENT LAW

Author(s): Buenrostro Ángel Edoardo Ruiz
Subject(s): Labour and Social Security Law
Published by: Editura Bibliotheca
Keywords: workplace harassment; Mexican labor law; ILO Convention 190;

Summary/Abstract: In recent years, discussions around workplace harassment, and especially the ratification of ILO Convention 190, have gained momentum worldwide, drawing attention to the profound impact it can have on people, organizational culture and the general well-being of society. As workplaces strive to foster environments of equity and inclusion, addressing the issue of harassment has become a fundamental aspect of Mexican labor law. This case study delves into the specific context of Mexico and the case of Rosa, a laboratory employee with 20 years of seniority as a chemical industry assistant, the workplace harassment she suffered from her Supervisor for 20 years, reaching the limit of wanting to resign despite requiring the money; This case, which has a 2023 ruling within a new Mexican labor procedure, undoubtedly dictates a relevant and hopeful judicial precedent for the hundreds of victims of corporate harassment and how to achieve economic compensation for workplace harassment within the framework of Mexican labor law. Mexico, within the context of the USMCA, like our partner nations, has promoted important legal, corporate and social changes to confront, eradicate and economically compensate victims of workplace harassment. Recognition of people's rights to dignity, safety and respect in the workplace is critical to fostering a healthy and productive work environment. This case study seeks to explore the jurisdictional mechanisms and nuances to achieve financial compensation as a remedy for workplace harassment in Mexico, providing information on the legal landscape, evidence, hearings and witnesses that were required for this purpose, as well as the prevailing challenges and possible avenues for improvement or even reform. It is imperative to recognize the economic implications of workplace harassment, which are then at the employer's expense, extending beyond the people immediately involved, to severely damaging their mental health. The business economic repercussions, both for affected individuals and organizations, highlight the urgency of implementing effective legal frameworks and redress mechanisms. Through a careful analysis of labor law in Mexico and real-life case studies, this study aims to bring valuable perspectives to the ongoing dialogue on fostering harassment-free work environments, promoting justice, and ensuring fair compensation for those who have suffered such violations.

  • Issue Year: 64/2024
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 20-33
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Spanish
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