｜Attachment｜ Legislation Major Legislation ② Where an employer receives a report under paragraph (1) or is aware of the occurrence of workplace harassment, he/she shall, without delay, investigate the case to ascertain the fact. ③ Where necessary to protect employees who suffer or claim to suffer workplace harassment (hereinafter referred to as “victimized employees, etc.”) while investigation under paragraph (2) is conducted, the employer shall take appropriate measures for the victimized employees, etc., such as transferring their place of work or ordering them a paid leave of absence. In such cases, the employer shall not take measures contrary to the will of the victimized employees, etc. ④ Where the occurrence of workplace harassment is verified as a result of investigation under paragraph (2), the employer Labor Standards Act shall take appropriate measures for the victimized employees, etc., such as transferring their place of work, giving them a lateral transfer, or ordering them a paid leave of absence, if the victimized employees, etc., make a request. ⑤ Where the occurrence of workplace harassment is verified as a result of investigation under paragraph (2), the employer shall, without delay, take necessary measures, such as taking disciplinary measures against the perpetrator of workplace harassment or transferring his/her place of work. In such a case, before taking disciplinary measures, etc., the employer shall hear opinions of the victimized employees, etc., on such measures. ⑥ No employer shall dismiss employees who report the occurrence of workplace harassment, victimized employees, etc., or treat them unfavorably. 66