Does messaging after work hours amount to sexual harassment?
If unwelcome, sexual in nature or creating intimidation – yes. Context matters; persistent messaging despite disinterest clearly violates PoSH.
Selecting an external member for your internal complaints committee
Choose legally trained external members with gender expertise, no organisational ties & commitment to trauma-informed inquiry procedures.
Who is an aggrieved party under PoSH act?
Any employee (contract/trainee/intern) experiencing harassment – including witnesses suffering retaliation for supporting complaints.
What does ‘quid-pro-quo’ sexual harassment mean?
This for that harassment: Employment benefits/detriments explicitly/implicitly tied to sexual favours – among PoSH’s most severe forms.
What is a PoSH internal committee?
Statutory body under Section 4: Minimum 4 members (50% women, external chair), tasked with impartial inquiry & policy recommendations.
What is the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act about?
2013 law mandating safe workplaces via ICs, training & redressal. Covers physical/virtual spaces, all genders (though women-centric in wording).
