Category: PoSH Compliance

[responsivevoice_button] Written by: Anuska Roy Sexual harassment survivors in workplaces can often be met with heavy triggers or insensitivity. This develops a cycle of apathetical interaction with workplaces and sexual harassment survivors. Internal as well as external communication that either ignores conversations around sexual harassment or uses heavily dislocated language alienates survivors within the workplace.… Continue reading Importance of Support Systems for Sexual Harassment Survivors within Workplaces

[responsivevoice_button] Written by: Tanisha Johari The #MeToo movement in India really brought the conversation on sexual harassment at work to the forefront. In the last couple of years, employers have been more vigilant in ensuring that they comply with the POSH Act, 2013. That said, the numbers indicate that there’s still a long way for… Continue reading Sexual Harassment At Work : How Inefficient Policies Hinder Redressal Mechanisms

At Ungender, during our weekend ‘Learn’ sessions, we often discuss judgements and what companies did wrong which took them to court. Our motto has always been “comply, so you do not become an example in our session.” One such case study is luckily a piece of fiction but not further from reality. This month, Netflix… Continue reading 5 Things Netflix’s Bombay Begums Got Wrong About Sexual Harassment Investigations

[responsivevoice_button] Written by: Sheena Verma The POSH Act came into effect eight years ago and has since provided a framework that public and private organisations must comply with to prevent and address sexual harassment at the workplace. In this article, you will find the answers to when POSH compliance kicks in for a company, what… Continue reading POSH 101: 8 Duties The Employer Must Perform To Prevent Sexual Harassment At Work

[responsivevoice_button] Written by: Sheena Verma The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act also known as the POSH Act came into effect eight years ago and has since provided a framework that public and private organisations must comply with to prevent and address sexual harassment at the workplace. In this article,… Continue reading POSH FAQ: What Happens When Someone Files A False Sexual Harassment Complaint?

[responsivevoice_button] Written by: Avanti Deshpande Many women are hesitant to come forward with complaints of sexual harassment at workplaces due to various reasons, such as fear of retaliation from the accused, the employer, other colleagues; stigma, apprehension of not being taken seriously, and so on. Only Written Complaints Allowed? Section 9 of the Sexual Harassment… Continue reading POSH FAQ: Can A Woman File An Anonymous Sexual Harassment Complaint At Work?

[responsivevoice_button] Written by: Avanti Deshpande The POSH Act came into effect roughly seven years ago, and there’s a lot of progress still to be made when it comes to addressing sexual harassment at work, setting up the right structures to deal with sexual harassment complaints and ensuring that as an employer, you’re communicating to your… Continue reading POSH FAQ: How The Govt. Will Know Your Company Isn’t POSH Compliant

[responsivevoice_button] Written by: Avanti Deshpande Principles of Natural Justice are fundamental rules of procedure. They are important concepts that are grounded in Article 14 (Right to Equality) and Article 21 (Right to Life and Liberty) of the Constitution of India. They act as a check on the undemocratic or authoritarian use of power and ensure… Continue reading Explained: Principles Of Natural Justice And How They Apply Under The POSH Act

[responsivevoice_button] Written by: Suruchi Kumar Editor’s Note: In this article, the author takes you through the facts of the recent Anita Suresh case followed by the key takeaways from the Delhi HC Division Bench.  X v. Union of India and Ors. (aka Anita Suresh case) Bench: High Court of Delhi Decision dated: December 17, 2020… Continue reading Revisiting A ‘False’ Sexual Harassment Complaint: The Anita Suresh Case