Not Just a Women’s Issue: The Urgent Call for Justice in a Broken Society
This is not a “Women’s” issue. It is society’s issue. Let’s not leave it to our children to solve!
Written by Vivaan Kapoor, a Grade 9 student. Just the facts, in his own words. It’s a sobering reality when 13-year-olds are aware of such atrocities!
“Hell is empty as all the Devils are here” – William Shakespeare
On August 8th, 2024, at approximately 11.00 p.m. a thirty-one-year-old...
Proof of Hostile Work Environment and Internal Committee’s Role
As the professional landscape continues to evolve, creating a positive and encouraging work place is a paramount. As far as society has come, sexual harassment is still a major problem with serious repercussions for individuals and corporate culture. An important part of this is talking about what makes a work environment “hostile”.
A hostile work environment, is harassment in the...
Can an Internal Appeal be Made to the Decision of the Internal Committee?
An appeal is a formal request made to the higher authority to review and change the decision of the lower authority. When a party is dissatisfied with the decision or outcome of a particular case, an appeal can be made to seek a review and possible reversal or modification of the decision made by an authority, which can be a court, tribunal, or any decision-making body by a higher authority...
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sexual Harassment at Workplace
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has arrived and is applicable as of 1 July 2024, bringing significant changes to India’s criminal justice system.
What does this mean for Corporate India and the issue of workplace sexual harassment against women? While the PoSH Act appears unaffected by these new laws, the changes have elicited mixed reactions. As we move forward, we can only wait and see how...
How to Respond to a Sexual Harassment Complaint?
By Deepa Padmanabhan
One Thursday afternoon, I received a call from a close friend during work hours, which was unusual. I was surprised and curious about the reason for his call. As soon as I picked up, I sensed his stress and the imminent breakdown. “Is everything alright?” I asked. “Not really. I need your help. I am shocked and confused,” he replied. As we continued...
The Importance of Regularly Updating Sexual Harassment Prevention Policies
In the ever-evolving landscape of workplaces, sexual harassment prevention policies stand as guardians of dignity and respect, ensuring a safe environment for all. However, the importance of consistently reviewing and updating these policies cannot be overstated. In our line of work, we have returning clients who have robust and thorough policies which we nevertheless review and vet...
Understanding the Amendments to PoSH Law Proposed in 2024
In the initial days of February, 2024, a “Private Member Bill” was introduced in the Parliament, proposing certain amendments to The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, Redressal) Act, 2013 commonly known as the PoSH Act 2013. The bill seeks to address and enhance measures concerning sexual harassment, aiming to update existing laws to meet the changing needs of...
How to Create an Effective PoSH Policy for Your Workplace
The law on Prevention and Redressal of Sexual Harassment at Workplace, 2013, (commonly known as, the PoSH Act) enters a decade of its existence since it was passed by the Parliament of India.
Although it is a mandatory law, the data on compliance across employers in India is concerningly low. There is still a lack of awareness, and a lack of willingness and vision to implement the same. If...
