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IS THIS COMPLAINT VALID UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE EVEN IF IT OCCURRED OUTSIDE THE COMPANY PREMISES, DURING COMPANY HOURS IS THIS COMES UNDER PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL ACT, 2013?

3/11/2023

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He and she attended a company-nominated training program outside the company premises. After the training program, she complained to the ICC that he sexually harassed her during the training program. Is this complaint valid under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013?
YES. The incident took place during a training program, and according to the Act, the venue of the training program is the workplace.
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WHAT IS THE PPR APPROACH AS PER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013?

3/11/2023

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The Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal (PPR) approach is a key feature of the POSH Act, 2013. This approach aims to create safe and harassment-free workplaces for women.

Prevention:
It refers to the steps taken by the employer to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Employers must take measures such as establishing internal committees, conducting awareness and sensitization programs and implementing policies and guidelines to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.

Prohibition:
This refers to the prohibition of sexual harassment in the workplace.  
Here, prohibition is strictly related to restricting unwelcoming acts/behaviors in the workplace related to sexual harassment. Employers must communicate such restrictions through policy, process, and awareness programs. They must ensure that their employees, including visitors, are aware of such prohibitions.

Redressal:
This refers to the mechanisms put in place to address and redress complaints of sexual harassment in the workplace. Employers are required to establish internal committees to address sexual harassment complaints, and employees have the right to file complaints with the committee if they experience any form of sexual harassment.
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WHAT KINDS OF HARASSMENT ARE ILLEGAL AS PER POSH ACT, 2013?

3/11/2023

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What kinds of harassment are illegal as per POSH Act, 2013? 
The Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act, 2013 (POSH Act) defines Sexual Harassment as any unwelcome acts or behavior, whether directly or by implication. 
 
In line with this, the following acts are considered illegal: 
  1. Physical contact and advances, such as unwelcome touching, hugging, or kissing.
  2. A demand or request for sexual favors, accompanied by an implied or explicit promise of preferential treatment or threat of retaliation.
  3. Sexually colored remarks, such as comments about a person's body, dress, or physical appearance.
  4. Display of sexually suggestive objects, pictures, videos, or cartoons.
  5.  Use of sexually suggestive gestures, or lewd body language.
  6. Making unwanted physical, written, or verbal advances, whether directly or through phone calls, text messages, emails, or social media.
  7. Unwanted comments, jokes, or innuendos that are sexual in nature.
  8. Any other conduct of a sexual nature that makes a woman employee feel uncomfortable, intimidated, or offended.
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A MALE WORKER KEPT A ROMANTIC SONG AS HIS PHONE RINGTONE. HEARING THIS, A FEMALE COLLEAGUE FILED A SEXUAL HARASSMENT COMPLAINT AGAINST THE MALE WORKER WITH THE ICC. IS IT VALID?

3/11/2023

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A male worker kept a romantic song as his phone ringtone. Hearing this, a female colleague filed a sexual harassment complaint against the male worker with the ICC. Is it valid?
→Whether this complaint is valid or not depends on the particular circumstances of the case and the provisions of the POSH Act, 2013. In this context, it may be difficult to determine whether a male worker's choice of ringtone is sufficient to constitute sexual harassment.

→As per POSH Act, sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual conduct, whether verbal, non-verbal, or physical. If the male worker's choice of ringtone is based on sexual content or innuendo, or if it creates a hostile work environment for the female colleague, it may be considered sexual harassment.

→However, if the ringtone is simply a romantic song with no sexually explicit content, it may not be considered sexual harassment under the law. It is essential to consider the context in which the ringtone is played, the impact it has on the female colleague, and whether it interferes with her ability to work in a comfortable and safe environment.

→The ICC must thoroughly investigate the matter, gather evidence and determine whether the male worker's conduct meets the definition of sexual harassment of the act before proceeding.
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INSTANCES OF WEIRD OCCURRENCES WHICH COVERS UNDER POSH ACT?

3/11/2023

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The wife & husband work in the same company and are allowed to work from home from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. They took financial benefit from the company to buy the required furniture to work from home. After a few days, the wife complained to ICC that her husband had sexually harassed her during working hours. Is this complaint valid under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013?  
YES

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AS PER POSH ACT 2013, WE HAVE AN EXCELLENT POSH POLICY AND CONSTITUTED AN IC COMMITTEE. AS WE MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS, WE DO NOT HAVE TIME TO PROVIDE POSH TRAINING TO EMPLOYEES DUE TO PRODUCTION PRESSURE. IS THIS OKAY?

3/11/2023

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As per POSH Act 2013, we have an excellent POSH policy and constituted an IC Committee. As we meet these requirements, we do not have time to provide POSH training to employees due to production pressure. Is this okay?
No, it is not okay. 

 
As per the POSH Act 2013, every employer must provide awareness through training programs at regular intervals for all employees (including contract labour & trainees) on the prevention of sexual harassment. Such programs must sensitize the employees to the provisions of the Act. 
 
The POSH awareness sessions must cover the following: 
  • What constitutes sexual harassment?
  • Applicability of the Act. 
  • How to prevent sexual harassment?
  • What to do if it occurs? 
  • Formation & role of Internal Committee.
  • Process of handling sexual harassment complaints. 
  • Role of Employer & Employees in preventing sexual harassment.
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CAN INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR OCCURING OUTSIDE OF THE FACTORY PREMISES STILL BE CONSIDERED A VIOLATION OF THE POSH ACT?

3/11/2023

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Can inappropriate behavior occurring outside of the factory premises still be considered a violation of the POSH Act?
Yes. 

 
The inappropriate behavior that occurs outside the workplace but has a nexus to the workplace can still be considered a violation of the POSH Act.
 
As per section 2 (o) (v) of the Act, the workplace includes: any place visited by the employee arising out of or during the course of employment including transportation by the employer for undertaking such journey.
 
In line with this, if a woman employee is subjected to inappropriate behavior by a co-worker, supervisor, or customer during a work-related event or on work-related travel, it will be considered a violation of the POSH Act.
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CAN A PERSON FILE A COMPLAINT OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT ANONYMOUSLY UNDER POSH?

3/11/2023

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Can a person file a complaint of sexual harassment anonymously under POSH?
Yes.

The POSH Act allows a person to file a complaint of sexual harassment anonymously. The act allows this to protect the identity of the person making the complaint. This can help the complainant to feel more secure in making the complaint, especially in cases where the complainant may be concerned about victimization.

Anonymity can also encourage more people to come forward and report incidents of sexual harassment, which can help to create a safer and more respectful workplace for everyone.

The POSH Act recognizes the need for confidentiality in such cases, and complainants have the option to request the ICC not to reveal their identity during the inquiry.

However, it is essential to note that submitting an anonymous complaint may affect the credibility of the complaint and investigation. This may limit the ICC's ability to gather evidence and conduct a thorough investigation.
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IN OUR COMPANY, WE HAVE TEN MALE EMPLOYEES AND NO FEMALE EMPLOYEES. IS IT NECESSARY TO CONSTITUTE AN INTERNAL COMMITTEE UNDER THE POSH ACT, 2013?

3/11/2023

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In our company, we have ten male employees and no female employees. Is it necessary to constitute an Internal Committee under the POSH Act, 2013?
→Yes.


→If a workplace does not have any female employees, it is still necessary to constitute an Internal Committee (IC) under the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, 2013.

→The POSH Act mandates that every workplace with ten or more employees, regardless of gender composition, must establish an IC to address and prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.
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CAN AN EMPLOYER FORFEIT THE GRATUITY PAYABLE TO AN EMPLOYEE TERMINATED ON THE GROUNDS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF A WOMAN?

3/11/2023

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Can an employer forfeit the gratuity payable to an employee terminated on the grounds of sexual harassment of a woman?
YES.


Under the Payment of Gratuity Act 1972, an employer must pay gratuity to an employee who has completed at least five years of continuous service with the company.

Sexual harassment can be considered a form of moral turpitude. On the ground of moral turpitude, in the above case, the gratuity payable to the employee may be forfeited.

Moral turpitude refers to conduct contrary to the accepted rules of morality and involves dishonesty, fraud, or other forms of depravity. 
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THE AGGRIEVED WOMAN REQUESTED THE INTERNAL COMMITTEE (IC) OF POSH TO ALLOW ADVOCATE TO REPRESENT IN THE INQUIRY PROCESS. IS THIS VALID?

3/11/2023

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The aggrieved woman requested the Internal Committee (IC) of POSH to allow Advocate to represent in the inquiry process. Is this valid?
→NO.


→As per the POSH Act, 2013, both the parties to the complaint are not permitted to bring their Advocates/Legal Practitioners to participate in the IC Inquiry Process.
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THE COMPANY FORMED THE ICC TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSH ACT – BUT IT DID NOT INCLUDE AN EXTERNAL MEMBER. IN THIS SITUATION, IS THE COMMITTEE VALID?

3/11/2023

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The Company formed the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) to meet the requirements of the POSH Act - 2013, but it did not include an external member. In this situation, is the committee valid? 
NO. 

As per the POSH Act of 2013, every ICC must include at least one external member who is not associated with the organization or does not work in the same industry.
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INSTANCES OF WEIRD OCCURRENCES WHICH NOT COVERS UNDER POSH ACT ?

3/11/2023

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A supervisor complains to HR that one of the female team members is often idle in her workstation without performing the assigned tasks. HR asked him to provide proof for the same. To provide evidence, the supervisor took a photo of the female team member while she was not working at her workstation. The female team member objected to the supervisor's act and reported as sexual harassment to the IC. Is it valid?
→The complaint is not valid as the POSH Act, 2013 defines sexual harassment as any unwelcome physical, verbal, or non-verbal conduct of a sexual nature that could create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.

→The points because the complaint is not valid are:
  • The behaviour of the supervisor is not unwelcoming. 
  • The supervisor's act was not of a sexual nature. 
  • The supervisor has not created any hostile work environment which interferes with her ability to work in a comfortable and safe environment.
  • The act of supervisor is free from a gender-based approach.
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CAN ICC FORWARD SEXUAL HARASSMENT COMPLAINT TO THE POLICE WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE AGGRIEVED WOMAN?

3/11/2023

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Can ICC forward sexual harassment complaint to the police without the consent of the aggrieved woman?
→No.

→Under the POSH Act, 2013, the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) cannot forward a complaint of sexual harassment to the police without the consent of the aggrieved woman.

→The ICC is responsible for investigating complaints of sexual harassment and making recommendations for appropriate action within the organization.

→The ICC may refer a complaint to the police when a settlement has been agreed upon between the parties, but the respondent has failed to comply with the settlement terms.

→It is important to respect the confidentiality and privacy of the aggrieved woman during the ICC's proceedings and to ensure that her consent is obtained before taking any further action.
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THE HR MANAGER TELLS THE AGGREIVED WOMAN NOT TO COMPLAIN TO THE ICC ABOUT SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND THAT HE WILL HANDLE IT. IS IT VALID?

3/9/2023

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The HR manager tells the aggrieved woman not to complain to the ICC about sexual harassment and that he will handle it. Is it valid?
No. 

It is not valid for the HR Manager to tell an aggrieved woman not to give a complaint to the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) and that he will handle it himself.
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DOES A MALE COLLEAGUE SHOUTING ANGRILY AT A FEMALE CONSTITUTE SEXUAL HARASSMENT?

2/28/2023

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Does a male colleague shouting angrily at a female constitute sexual harassment?
No.

Shouting in anger at a woman by a male colleague may not be covered under sexual harassment, unless the shouting is accompanied by behavior that is sexually explicit, unwelcome, or creates a hostile work environment.

Sexual harassment is defined in the POSH Act of 2013 as unwelcome sexual conduct, which could be verbal, non-verbal, or physical.
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WHAT IS QUID PRO QUO?

2/28/2023

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What is Quid Pro Quo?
In the context of sexual harassment, quid pro quo refers to a situation in which a person in a position of authority, such as a supervisor or manager, demands sexual favors from a subordinate in exchange for job benefits or protection from negative job consequences.
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DOES A COMPANY VISITOR WHO IS SEXUALLY HARASSED FALL UNDER THE SCOPE OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT UNDER THE POSH ACT?

2/28/2023

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Does a company visitor who is sexually harassed fall under the scope of sexual harassment under the POSH Act, 2013?
YES
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CLARIFICATION ON ACTS THAT DO NOT CONSTITUTE THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT

2/28/2023

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A married female colleague congratulated the boss on his promotion through a WhatsApp message. He expressed his happiness in reply with heart emoji ❤️. Can this act of the boss be considered sexual harassment under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redress) Act, 2013 (POSH Act)?
Under the POSH act, the described action is unlikely to be considered sexual harassment.
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WHAT IS SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT THE WORKPLACE?

2/10/2023

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Source:
Handbook on Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013
Government of India
Ministry of Women and Child Development
November 2015

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WHAT ARE THE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MEMBERS OF Internal Committee?

1/26/2023

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  1. Be thoroughly prepared
  2. Know the Act, Policy and/or relevant Service Rules
  3. Gather and record all relevant information
  4. Determine the main issues in the complaint
  5. Prepare relevant interview questions
  6. Conduct necessary Enquiry
  7. Ensure parties are made aware of the process and their rights / responsibilities within it
  8. Analyse information gathered
  9. Prepare the report with findings/recommendations
Source from the book:
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers: Present Labour Laws and Upcoming Labour Codes
Author: K. Vittala Rao

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