Essay On Sexual Discrimination

However, it should still be noted that in both countries discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is not explicitly mentioned and in fact cases of discrimination on these grounds may be occurring with not avenue for recourse by the victims of such. In fact, both countries do not recognise any other sexual relationships outside heterosexual relationships. As a result homosexuals are openly discriminated against in the society and consequently, not accepted in the workplace. This national stance makes it difficult for HR Practitioners to afford homosexual employees with protection against discrimination in the workplace. There is nationwide stigma on homosexuality resulting in tensions in workplaces and in most cases these homosexuals

agriculture and mining, workers are at risk of being involved in work related accidents or being exposed to hazardous substances. Workers in farms often fall prey to abuse by Farm Owners who do not provide or may not be able adequate protective clothing or medical. A legacy of the colonial era is a situation in some mining towns where the Mine Owners would build settlement areas for general workers on the leeside from the mine and build management houses on the windward side of the mine. Many years later after independence the number of cases of work related illnesses such as asbestosis shot up in the asbestos mining town of Zvishavane in Zimbabwe. This phenomena continues to exist due to the lack of clarity and enforcement of preventative provisions in the legislative framework as relates to Occupational Health and Safety. It becomes apparent that in some cases employees are prejudiced by a lack of knowledge and therefore may fall prey to risks unbeknown to them. It is therefore very important for employees to form Unions that stand for their interests. It is also equally important to ensure that the Union structures and mandate are clear to ensure that member interests