Abstract
<jats:p>This study investigates the prevention of and response to sexual harassment in workplace legislation in the Republic of Kazakhstan, taking into account emerging international standards. The International Labour Organization (ILO) adopted Convention No. 190, which establishes states’ obligations to eliminate this problem. The aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive analysis of international standards on the prevention of sexual harassment (in particular, ILO Convention No. 190) as a distinct area of labour law, and to identify key challenges in implementing relevant legal norms in the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The authors employ legal and systematic analysis, comparing the provisions of ILO Convention No. 190 with the Labour and Criminal Codes of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The study demonstrates that definitions of sexual harassment, investigation procedures, and protection measures are absent from the current legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, creating legal uncertainty and an environment of impunity. Based on the international experience (France and Kyrgyzstan), this study recommends a concept of a new clause in the Labor Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (LC of RK), which establishes a comprehensive framework for prevention and protection against sexual harassment. This study is dedicated to playing a significant role in the modernization of the LC of RK and becoming a foundation for improving legislation in the domain of protection of employees’ rights and dignity. </jats:p>