Its intention is to prevent any penally, dismissal or discrimination by a hierarchical superior or employer who, in abuse of the authority invested in his (or her) functions, has given orders, made threats, imposed constraints or exerted any kind of pressure on an employee with a view to obtaining favours of sexual nature.
Επιπλέον, δεν μπορούν να επιβληθούν κυρώσεις ή να απολυθεί ο μισθωτός που ήταν μάρτυρας ή που διηγήθηκε τα γεγονότα σεξουαλικής παρενόχλησης.