This is the question I hear most often from men who have experienced workplace sexual harassment. And here’s what I tell them: In India, the POSH Act focuses primarily on protecting women, but its essence is about creating a safe workplace for all. Even though the Act is gender-specific, you should still report any harassment.… Continue reading Will someone believe if a man reports an incident?
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PoSH Act Updates: SC issues directions for effective PoSH implementation
Are such support staff protected from sexual misconduct at the workplace?
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
PoSH Act Protects Women Doing Online Internships From Sexual Harassment. Here’s How.
[responsivevoice_button] Written by: Ankit Kumar Padhy It has been over a year since people in the formal workforce switched to working from home because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Full time employees weren’t the only ones who made this switch – internships also became work-from-home. Lots of young people interact and coordinate with their supervisors online… Continue reading PoSH Act Protects Women Doing Online Internships From Sexual Harassment. Here’s How.
Simplifying POSH: How The Judiciary Has Interpreted The Concept Of A ‘Workplace’
[responsivevoice_button] Written by: Sheena Verma Over the last eight months, workplaces across the world have undergone unprecedented changes. The shift to the Work-From-Home (WFH) model is one of those unprecedented changes. As the WFH model became a necessity in order to comply with the COVID-19 protocols, workplace sexual harassment assumed new forms. Lack of monitoring,… Continue reading Simplifying POSH: How The Judiciary Has Interpreted The Concept Of A ‘Workplace’
Calcutta HC: Sexual Harassment Complaints Against Same Gender Maintainable Under POSH
[responsivevoice_button] Written by: Avanti Deshpande A recent judgement by the Calcutta High Court could trigger a conversation on the need for gender-neutral laws on sexual harassment and assault in India. Under the POSH Act, the law is gender-specific in nature, and provides legal recourse for only women. The Calcutta High Court while hearing a case… Continue reading Calcutta HC: Sexual Harassment Complaints Against Same Gender Maintainable Under POSH
POSH News: Rajasthan HC Says Sexual Harassment Online Is Still Workplace Harassment
[responsivevoice_button] Written by: Rajkanya Mahapatra Every week we bring you a roundup of news and opinion on the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, popularly called the POSH Act, from Indian media, focusing on workplace sexual harassment and its far-reaching effect on equality, equity and mental health of employees… Continue reading POSH News: Rajasthan HC Says Sexual Harassment Online Is Still Workplace Harassment
POSH News: PIL Asks For Safeguards For ICC Members In Private Organisations
[responsivevoice_button] Written by: Rajkanya Mahapatra Every week we bring you a roundup of news and opinion on the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, popularly called the POSH Act, from Indian media, focusing on workplace sexual harassment and its far-reaching effect on equality, equity and mental health of employees… Continue reading POSH News: PIL Asks For Safeguards For ICC Members In Private Organisations
POSH News: Kerala HC Says Gender Discrimination Can’t Be Considered Under POSH
[responsivevoice_button] Written by: Rajkanya Mahapatra Every week we bring you a roundup of news and opinion on the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, popularly called the POSH Act, from Indian media, focusing on workplace sexual harassment and its far-reaching effect on equality, equity and mental health of employees… Continue reading POSH News: Kerala HC Says Gender Discrimination Can’t Be Considered Under POSH
