Moral harassment in the workplace (e-learning)

The Law of 29 March 2023 (the "Law") introduced a new legal framework into the Labour Code to fight against moral harassment during employment. This law not only provides a precise and comprehensive definition of moral harassment but also imposes new obligations on employers. These obligations include the implementation of preventive measures and procedures, as well as the crucial task of informing and training employees on this critical issue.

In response to these legal requirements, PwC's Academy, in collaboration with experts from PwC Legal are proud to present an innovative e-learning programme designed to elevate employees’ awareness of moral harassment, empowering employers to meet their legal responsibilities effectively.

By participating in this course, employers and employees alike will gain invaluable insights and tools to foster a safer and more respectful work environment.

By the end of this course, participants/employees will be able to:

• have a view of the data (statistics) on moral harassment at a global, European and Luxembourgish level;
• be acquainted with the current legal framework in place in Luxembourg;
• identify behaviours which may be qualified as moral harassment;
• detect the effects of moral harassment on both employees and their work environment;
• understand what information is needed for a moral harassment report and what steps to take;
• know the employer’s obligation after receiving the report (investigation and outcome of the investigation);
• figure out the measures that can be taken and the sanctions that can be applied in cases of moral harassment.

• The definition of moral harassment
• Figures and statistics on harassment
• The legal framework for moral harassment
• The effects of moral harassment on victims and the working environment
• Reporting moral harassment
• Measures and sanctions
• Knowledge check

This training has been developed in partnership with Sabrina Alvaro, Managing Director and Eric Weber, Manager from the PwC Legal team.

Sabrina is a senior Counsel and Head of the Employment Law team. Before joining PwC Legal (previously MNKS) in January 2010, Sabrina worked in the legal department of a company quoted on the Paris Stock Exchange (CAC 40) and in the labour law department of a famous business law firm in Paris. Thus, Sabrina had the opportunity to specialise in employment law from the beginning of her career.

At PwC Legal, she focuses on employment, social security and immigration law matters (legal advice and litigation). She advises a wide range of Luxembourg and foreign clients in these areas. As part of her expertise, Sabrina notably advises international clients wishing to establish operational businesses in Luxembourg, supports clients in their day-to-day HR issues (drafting of contracts and internal policies, assistance with respect to disciplinary procedures), assists clients in their business reorganisation (outsourcing, sales, redundancies) and deals with international mobility issues (secondment, expatriation).

In addition, Sabrina frequently assists and represents Luxembourg and foreign companies before all courts competent in labour matters.

Sabrina is an active member of the “Employment Law Specialists Association, Luxembourg” (“ELSA”), "HR Community" (previously named "POG)", an association that regroups HR professionals and that regularly presents hot topics regarding Labour law and HR issues to local companies and (ii) “European Employment Lawyers Association” (“EELA”).

Eric is a manager in the Employment team of PwC Legal. Before joining PwC Legal in October 2023, Eric worked for five years in the Labour Law practice of a Magic Circle law firm in Luxembourg.

At PwC Legal, Eric works on all legal issues related to the day-to-day Labour Law needs of our clients. He advises clients at all stages of the employment relationship: drafting of employment contracts, issues during the employment relationship, termination of the employment contract and litigation where appropriate.

Additionally, Eric is specialised in the areas of global employment contracts, remuneration policies, complementary pension schemes and business permits/licences.