[responsivevoice_button] The Supreme Court while adjudicating a matter observed that the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace(Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 is transformative legislation and it must be interpreted in a manner that serves substantive justice instead of rejecting sexual harassment complaints on “hyper-technical” grounds. Facts of the Case In the present case, the… Continue reading Be mindful of the power dynamics that are mired in sexual harassment at the workplace: SC
Category: Legal Updates
Madras HC : Workplace Misunderstanding Not the Same as Sexual Harassment
[responsivevoice_button] Whenever the conversation of POSH and its legal guidelines is initiated, one of the most confusing and debatable aspect is the distinction of ‘what exactly is and could be construed as workplace sexual harassment’. In one of the recent judgments, the Madras High Court provided insights into this. Before one goes into the nuances… Continue reading Madras HC : Workplace Misunderstanding Not the Same as Sexual Harassment
POSH Updates – Ruling States to Flirt with a Junior not Acceptable for a Judge
[responsivevoice_button] Recently, the Supreme Court refused to “entertain a petition” filed by a former judge from Madhya Pradesh, refuting the case filed by a junior on allegations of sexual harassment. The counsel on behalf of the petitioner read out the inappropriate Whatsapp messages that were sent out by the judge to the lady judicial officer.… Continue reading POSH Updates – Ruling States to Flirt with a Junior not Acceptable for a Judge
Understanding the Platform Economy and On-Demand Work
[responsivevoice_button] Written by: Alolika A research report published by McKinsey suggests that more than 30% of global economic activity, valued at about $60 trillion, could be mediated by digital platforms within a period of six years. Digital platforms, based on a business model that generates value by facilitating interactions between a large number of participants,… Continue reading Understanding the Platform Economy and On-Demand Work
Learn the Gender and Sexuality Alphabet with Ungender
[responsivevoice_button] Written by: Anuska Roy Gender and sexuality interact largely with language. Usage of correct pronouns, gender sensitive language as well as communicative responses that traverse beyond the binary are integral aspects of gender sensitization within workplaces. Awareness about the queer community as well as how different segments interact within them, is encapsulated within language… Continue reading Learn the Gender and Sexuality Alphabet with Ungender
Before You Talk Of Inclusion at Work, Fix Your Bias Against Persons With Disabilities
[responsivevoice_button] Written by: Ammara Qaisar Today, about 15% of the world’s population lives with some form of disability. Yet, we continue to live in a world that looks at disability as an anomaly, something rare or atypical that is best operating at the margins of our imagination. This can also be seen in abundance in… Continue reading Before You Talk Of Inclusion at Work, Fix Your Bias Against Persons With Disabilities
Benevolent, Hostile Or Casual Sexism? Understanding Gender Equality At Work Better
[responsivevoice_button] Written by: Priyanka Chakrabarty Sexism in the workplace can look like a male colleague cracking a joke about his female colleague leaving work early because she has errands to run or when he asks her to ‘calm down’ when they’re trying to make a point. Gender equality then There are many facets to sexism… Continue reading Benevolent, Hostile Or Casual Sexism? Understanding Gender Equality At Work Better
If We’re Not Careful, Our Biases Can Have Adverse Consequences At The Workplace
[responsivevoice_button] Written by: Avanti Deshpande Having a diverse workforce and fostering inclusion is an important goal that most organisations strive to achieve. However, building a workplace that is both diverse and inclusive does not happen overnight, and may be hampered by many factors. Unconscious bias is one such factor, and takes many forms at the… Continue reading If We’re Not Careful, Our Biases Can Have Adverse Consequences At The Workplace
5 Changes Made To Maternity Benefits Under The New Labour Code
[responsivevoice_button] Written by: Karan Arora ‘Labour’ falls under the Concurrent List of the Constitution. The Parliament and the State Legislatures both have the power to make and enact laws that regulate labour. While this has allowed the Centre to enact general labour laws, and States to enact laws to tackle issues that plague workers in… Continue reading 5 Changes Made To Maternity Benefits Under The New Labour Code
Maternity Benefits and Creche Facilities For Contractual Labour
[responsivevoice_button] Written By: Vasudevan V Note from the Editor: ‘Explainers’ are a new series at Ungender Insights. A question to consider with regard to the maternity benefits law is to ask what position contract workers occupy in law? It stands to reason, that for women contractual workers, wages and other conditions of work are critical. This article … Continue reading Maternity Benefits and Creche Facilities For Contractual Labour
