The rights of a woman under the maternity benefits act
Key rights: 26 weeks paid leave, nursing breaks, non-discriminatory retention, health bonus & protection from dismissal during pregnancy.
Credibility of a witness
Witness credibility hinges on consistency, corroboration, absence of motive to lie & demeanour – not hierarchical status or personal relationships.
Recourses for genders other than women facing sexual harassment
Non-women can file PoSH complaints via ICs/LCs, seek civil remedies under BNS, or approach Human Rights Commissions for workplace sexual harassment.
कार्यस्थल पर महिलाओं के यौन उत्पीड़न (रोकथाम, निषेध और निवारण) अधिनियम, २०१३ – भाग १ कार्यस्थल या दफ्तर
PoSH अधिनियम भाग 1: ‘कार्यस्थल’ में कार्यालय, परिवहन, प्रशिक्षण या कर्मचारी से संबंधित किसी भी स्थान शामिल हैं, जो व्यापक सुरक्षा प्रदान करता है।
What is ‘extended workplace’ under the PoSH Act? – Part I
‘Extended workplace’ covers work-related travel, events, transport, client sites & digital spaces – anywhere employment relationships or activities occur.
Understanding the role of consent: PoSH inquiry
Consent in PoSH: Focus on complainant’s expressed unwillingness, not implied permission. Past relationships or silence don’t equal ongoing consent.
