Are such support staff protected from sexual misconduct at the workplace?
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Can we Separate Workplace Harassment from Sexual Misconduct?
Are such support staff protected from sexual misconduct at the workplace?
POSH for Unorganised Employees of the Organised Workplaces
Are such support staff protected from sexual misconduct at the workplace?
POSH Misconducts and Workplace Parties
After the Covid -19 pandemic and working from home, companies have finally started welcoming their employees back to the office. The employers, through their HRs, have also begun proactively planning their long-due corporate and team outing events. Such events are undoubtedly essential as it promotes team building and productivity of the employees. However, it is… Continue reading POSH Misconducts and Workplace Parties
Implementing POSH in Complex Workplaces
The POSH Act, 2013 (The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal Act) exhaustively defines workplaces. It not only covers the conventional understanding of a workplace but also includes within its ambit: virtual, remote working, and extended spaces for protecting the employees against sexual harassment. However, sometimes it may be challenging to… Continue reading Implementing POSH in Complex Workplaces
The Basics of Filing an Annual Compliance Report under the POSH Act
[responsivevoice_button] Are you ready? Each year, every organization is legally mandated to file an “Annual Compliance Report (ACR)” under Sexual Harassment at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 [POSH Act] to ensure that their POSH compliance is absolute and complete. Before we begin, here are three things you should know about filing an Annual… Continue reading The Basics of Filing an Annual Compliance Report under the POSH Act
How to Carry Out Conciliation under the POSH Act
[responsivevoice_button] Awareness about POSH practices may be confusing at times. Given the drastic shift to an online work environment, many may find grasping certain POSH terminology and practices difficult. Training and awareness programs that facilitate this transfer of knowledge are an essential way to reduce confusion and complication surrounding processes. In this article, Ungender talks… Continue reading How to Carry Out Conciliation under the POSH Act
POSH Updates – The POSH Act Now Includes a Virtual Workplace as Well
[responsivevoice_button] Considering the quick and drastic shift in our work environments because of the deadly pandemic we are in, has undoubtedly brought many issues in the virtual world to the forefront. This includes sexual harassment and other cybercrimes. According to a survey conducted by Southeast Asia, Freedom of Expression Network and the Never Okay Project,… Continue reading POSH Updates – The POSH Act Now Includes a Virtual Workplace as Well
PoSH Annual Return: 8 steps to get it right
[responsivevoice_button] Introduction While the PoSH Act came into effect in 2013, there was no reliable way to analyze whether organizations were complying with the law. To counter this problem, employers are now mandated to file PoSH Annual Return every year. This ensures that there are reliable statistics for analyzing the extent to which employers comply… Continue reading PoSH Annual Return: 8 steps to get it right
Sexual Harassment At Work: Does Intent Matter More Than Perception?
[responsivevoice_button] Written by: Saloni Borse The #MeToo movement saw a lot of women speaking up against the sexual harassment they faced in the workplace. From sportspersons to celebrities, women from all walks of life shared their ordeals on social media platforms. Sexual harassment takes place more often that most of us would like to believe… Continue reading Sexual Harassment At Work: Does Intent Matter More Than Perception?
