(1) Anyone who has learned the occurrence of workplace harassment may report such fact to the employer.
(2) Where an employer receives a report under paragraph (1) or becomes aware of the occurrence of workplace harassment, the employer shall, without delay, conduct an objective investigation of the persons involved to ascertain the fact. <Amended on Apr. 13 2021>
(3) Where necessary to protect employees who suffer or claim to suffer workplace harassment (hereinafter referred to as "victimized employees, etc.") while investigation under paragraph (2) is conducted, the employer shall take appropriate measures for the victimized employees, etc., such as transferring their place of work or ordering them a paid leave of absence. In such cases, the employer shall not take measures contrary to the will of the victimized employees, etc.
(4) Where the occurrence of workplace harassment is verified as a result of investigation under paragraph (2), the employer shall take appropriate measures for the victimized employees, etc., such as transferring their place of work, giving them a lateral transfer or ordering them a paid leave of absence, if the victimized employees, etc. make a request.
(5) Where the occurrence of workplace harassment is verified as a result of investigation under paragraph (2), the employer shall, without delay, take necessary measures, such as taking disciplinary measures against the perpetrator of workplace harassment or transferring his or her place of work. In such cases, before taking disciplinary measures, etc., the employer shall hear opinions of the victimized employees, etc. on such measures.
(6) No employer shall dismiss employees who report the occurrence of workplace harassment, victimized employees, etc., or treat them unfavorably.
(7) No person who investigates the occurrence of workplace harassment pursuant to paragraph (2), who receives a report on the details of investigation, or who participates in the investigation process of workplace harassment shall divulge confidential information learned in the course of investigation to any other persons against the will of the victimized employees, etc.: Provided, That the same shall not apply where the investigator reports matters relating to the investigation to the employer or provides necessary information at the request of a relevant institution. <Newly Inserted on Apr. 13 2021>[This Article Newly Inserted on Jan. 15, 2019]