Public servants filed 162 complaints for workplace harassment last year, which is equivalent to an average of 14 complaints per month. Most of the victims who filed complaints are women. The alleged victims work mainly in municipalities and central administration. The article does not specify who the aggressors are or what the consequences of these complaints are.
Incidents
Workplace harassment: public servants filed 14 complaints per month in 2025
SIC Notícias14 September 2026 at 14:00
Why this matters
The data reveal that workplace harassment in the public sector is a significant reality, with an average of 14 complaints per month. Women are the most affected, which highlights gender inequality issues in the workplace. This information allows readers to identify if their workplace is among the most affected and encourages the reporting of similar situations.
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