What is sexual harassment at work and what must the employer do? It is any verbal or physical behaviour of a sexual nature that violates a person's dignity, especially when it creates an intimidating, degrading or offensive environment (Organic Law 3/2007, article 7). Every employer, whatever its size, must prevent it and have a channel for complaints; those with 50 or more people must also have an equality plan. This course explains it in 7 modules, with a 25-question test and a training certificate in PDF. It is not advice on any case and does not replace your employer's protocol.
Note: this is theory only and not an approved course. It is not advice on any case and does not replace your employer's protocol or the training it must offer you.
- StudyThe 7 modules, at your own pace.
- Take the test25 questions; you can retake it.
- Download the PDFWith your name, the date, the syllabus and a code to check it.
The course: 7 modules
Each module has its own page: the text, a practical example, the rule it comes from and a few review questions. Your progress is saved in this browser.
- 1Equality and discrimination: what the law saysAt work you have the right not to be discriminated against, either when looking for a job or once employed, on grounds…15 min
- 2Sexual harassment and sex-based harassmentThe law distinguishes two types of conduct, and both are always considered discriminatory (Organic Law 3/2007, article…20 min
- 3What the employer must do: prevent and listenSince 2022 the obligation is clear for every employer, whatever the number of workers.20 min
- 4The equality plan: who needs one and what it containsEvery employer must take measures to prevent discrimination between women and men (article 45.1).20 min
- 5Equal pay for work of equal valueThe employer must pay the same for work of equal value, without sex discrimination in any part of pay: base salary…15 min
- 6Harassment on other grounds and LGTBI peopleHarassment is not only sexual or sex-based. The Workers' Statute also protects against harassment on grounds of racial…15 min
- 7If it happens to you or you see it: channels and consequencesYour employer's protocol or complaints channel, which every company must have (module 3).20 min
- ✓Final test and certificateFinal test: 25 questions
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Rules and official sources
- Ley Orgánica 3/2007, para la igualdad efectiva de mujeres y hombres (Spanish Equality Act, in Spanish)
- Real Decreto 901/2020, por el que se regulan los planes de igualdad y su registro (equality plans, in Spanish)
- Real Decreto Legislativo 2/2015, Estatuto de los Trabajadores (Workers' Statute, in Spanish)
- Real Decreto Legislativo 5/2000, Ley sobre Infracciones y Sanciones en el Orden Social (labour offences and penalties, in Spanish)
- Ley Orgánica 10/2022, de garantía integral de la libertad sexual (sexual freedom act, in Spanish)
- Ley 4/2023, para la igualdad real y efectiva de las personas trans y LGTBI (trans and LGTBI equality act, in Spanish)
Texts read on 24 October 2026. General information: your employer must also give you the training for your specific job.