How to make a sexual harrassment complaint under POSH to Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)?

To make a complaint under the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act to the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), follow these steps: 1. Understand the Eligibility and Nature of the Complaint The POSH Act applies to any employee who believes they have experienced sexual harassment at the workplace. The complaint must pertain to an act of sexual harassment, which includes unwelcome acts, physical contact, or verbal conduct of a sexual nature. 2. Draft the Written Complaint The complaint must be in writing. Clearly describe the incident(s), including: Dates and times of the incident(s). Location where the incident(s) occurred. Details of the act and specific actions that made you uncomfortable or felt like harassment. Names and details of the respondent(s) (person(s) against...

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Is your company compliant with Sexual Harassment laws?

In the wake of increasing instances of sexual offenses at women through the globe, employers have a greater role to play and responsibility to provide a safe and secure workplace for women employees. With employees spending a greater part of their day at work, it is imperative that women employees are provided with a safe and secure work environment in order to achieve women empowerment. In India, the enactment of a special statute in 2013 provides for a mechanism for prevention of sexual offenses against women at workplace. However, the legal position prior to 1997 was quite different wherein a person facing sexual harassment at workplace had to lodge a complaint under Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code 1860...

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