Are such support staff protected from sexual misconduct at the workplace?
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Are such support staff protected from sexual misconduct at the workplace?
PoSH Act Updates: SC issues directions for effective PoSH implementation
Are such support staff protected from sexual misconduct at the workplace?
Be mindful of the power dynamics that are mired in sexual harassment at the workplace: SC
[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
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
