Moral harassment in the workplace

Technical requirements:

• A personal computer (recommended), tablet or smartphone
• An up-to-date internet browser (Google Chrome recommended)
• * Cookies should be enabled
• * JavaScript should be enabled
• A stable internet connection

Should the internet connection be lost during an e-learning session, the browser will need to be restarted when internet is back to resume the e-learning at the last step recorded by the learning management system before the connection went out.

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 Academy, in collaboration with experts from Stellan Partners 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 digital 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

We deploy our e-learning solution as from 10 licences.

From 10 to 50 licences: EUR 100 HTVA;
From 51 to 150 licenses: EUR 95 HTVA;
From 151 to 300 licenses: EUR 80 HTVA;
Above 300 licences: EUR 70 HTVA.

This training has been developed in partnership with Sabrina Alvaro, Head of the Employment team at Stellan Partners and Eric Weber, Senior Associate in the Employment team at Stellan Partners.

Sabrina is Head of the Employment Law team at Stellan Partners. Before joining the firm 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 Stellan Partners, 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, harassment claims and investigations), assists clients in their business reorganisations (outsourcing, M&A deals, 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.

Eric is a Senior Associate in the Employment team of Stellan Partners. Before joining the firm in October 2023, Eric worked for five years in the Labour Law practice of a Magic Circle law firm in Luxembourg.

At Stellan Partners, 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/licenses.