Equal Policies, Rules, and Witnesses Implemented to Address the Challenges of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Sugeng Santoso PN (Pelita Harapan University)
Alivia Hasnanda Sakina Maheswari (Bandung University of Technology)
Andari Yurikosari (Trisakti University)
Joshua Avandeo Irawan (Pelita Harapan University)

Private Law
Vol 6 No 1 (2026): Private Law Universitas Mataram

This study examines the persistent issue of workplace sexual harassment across nations, despite existing laws and regulations. Utilizing a qualitative, normative juridical approach, it compares the policies and penalties in Indonesia, Malaysia, China, and the USA. Findings reveal that while all four countries enforce laws against sexual harassment, their approaches differ significantly. Indonesia primarily punishes offenders, lacking protections for victims, unlike Malaysia and the USA, which offer compensation and safeguard rights. The study underscores the necessity for global regulations that impose strict penalties on offenders and employers, ensure proper investigations, and protect victims' rights, promoting a unified stance against workplace harassment.