Are such support staff protected from sexual misconduct at the workplace?
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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
Workplace Sexual Harassment and laws across the world
If one were tasked with tracing the term “Sexual Harassment” the results would certainly be curious. While its origin remains uncertain at best, pragmatism renders the question largely unimportant. What enrages people is that it exists, that it is a very real problem and that it could happen at any time, anywhere and with anyone.… Continue reading Workplace Sexual Harassment and laws across the world
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
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
Are Your POSH Training and Awareness Activities Truly Effective?
[responsivevoice_button] The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) or the POSH Act was implemented to provide active systems of redressal and preventive measures within the workplace. However, a lack of awareness on the part of decision makers as well as employees makes it difficult for workplaces to comply to the same.… Continue reading Are Your POSH Training and Awareness Activities Truly Effective?
Combating Sexual Harassment at Work : Sexual Advances
[responsivevoice_button] Sexual advances in the workplace create an unhealthy environment for employees as they feel unsafe and uncomfortable. This impacts how they perceive the workplace culture as well as how this in turn impacts their work output. Moreover, sexual advances can also cause triggers for employees as well as lead to more grievous instances of… Continue reading Combating Sexual Harassment at Work : Sexual Advances
Combating Sexual Harassment at Work : Sexually Coloured Jokes
[responsivevoice_button] Workplace conduct is an essential indicator to how safe a workspace is for women and other marginalised genders. For example, many times, women are told that they are too sensitive when it comes to jokes made at the expense of minority communities. The issue of sexually coloured joked falls under the same ambit. Sexually… Continue reading Combating Sexual Harassment at Work : Sexually Coloured Jokes
