The Union government has compulsory forced almost a dozen of senior tax officers to retire prematurely from their jobs over allegation of misconduct ranging from sexual harassment to fraud and extortion. Accused also includes SK Srivastava an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer of 1989 batch. He is accused of sexual harassment of two lady IRS… Continue reading Government forcibly retires tax officer on sexual harassment charges
Category: Sexual Harassment
International Labour Organisation on gender based harassment
Marking its 100th anniversary, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) dedicates its 108th annual session on ways to tackle harassment and violence in the workplace. Out of all the organisations set up in Geneva under the League of Nations, only the ILO has survived the wrath of World War II. To mark this special occasion, the… Continue reading International Labour Organisation on gender based harassment
Disclosure of compliance under the POSH Act, 2013 in the Annual Reports of private companies now made mandatory
In a noteworthy step taken to ensure safety of workplaces in the private sector, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, vide a notification dated 31.7.2018 has amended the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014. The amendment makes it mandatory for all private companies to make disclosure of compliance under Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and… Continue reading Disclosure of compliance under the POSH Act, 2013 in the Annual Reports of private companies now made mandatory
10 Instances Of Biases Which May Impact ICs While Investigating Complaints Under POSH Act, 2013
Written by: Ishrita Bagchi While legislation mandates that one external member must be a part of the Internal Complaints Committee, the rest of the Committee members are from the workplace in context. While there are advantages to this, there is a corresponding pitfall, as the members of the committee may not have the level of… Continue reading 10 Instances Of Biases Which May Impact ICs While Investigating Complaints Under POSH Act, 2013
Laws every women should know about in relation to safety at Indian workplaces
As per Census 2011, the total number of female workers in India is 149.8 million and female workers in rural and urban areas are 121.8 and 28.0 million respectively. Many working women face sexual harassment at the workplace on a daily basis. Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013 is… Continue reading Laws every women should know about in relation to safety at Indian workplaces
POSH Act 2013: Addressing sexual harassment at workplace for women in unorganized sector
The objective of ‘The Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013’ (‘POSH Act’) is to provide protection against sexual harassment of women at workplace and for the prevention and redressal of complaints of sexual harassment. Before this act came in existence, for a period of 16 years Vishaka guidelines were… Continue reading POSH Act 2013: Addressing sexual harassment at workplace for women in unorganized sector
Different manifestations of sexual harassment faced by women in unorganized sector
According to a poll done by Oxfam India in 2012, among women who are most prone to sexual harassment in their workplaces, 29% are laborers, 23% are domestic workers and 16 % work in small scale industries. [1] The elements of job quality, job security, good working conditions and remuneration proportionate with the work, loyalty… Continue reading Different manifestations of sexual harassment faced by women in unorganized sector
Economic cost of sexual harassment at workplace which employers bear
Sexual harassment is costly to workers and organizations, and more than 75 countries have legislation prohibiting sexual harassment in the workplace. But it remains pervasive and under reported. To date, laws and market incentives have been insufficient to eradicate workplace sexual harassment. Not all nations have legally acknowledged sexual harassment, notably in the Middle East… Continue reading Economic cost of sexual harassment at workplace which employers bear
How can POSH Act, 2013 be implemented effectively at the ground level: an analysis
In 2013, the Government of India notified the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act (“POSH Act”). The Act aspires to ensure women’s right to workplace equality, free from sexual harassment and in practice setting up a mechanism which: prohibits unwelcome behaviour that constitutes workplace sexual harassment; champions prevention of workplace… Continue reading How can POSH Act, 2013 be implemented effectively at the ground level: an analysis
Guide to tackling Sexual Harassment at Higher Education Institutions
Last week, many news agencies carried reports on Punjab University’s decision to expel a PhD woman student who had accused the son of Dean Students Welfare (DSW-Women) Neena Caplash of sexual harassment. Hindustan Times The Indian Express Punjab University Committee Against Sexual Harassment (PUCASH) had rejected the 17-year-old’s complaint on the grounds of it being… Continue reading Guide to tackling Sexual Harassment at Higher Education Institutions
