Serein Legal Team
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Explore why political parties must be brought under the purview of the POSH Act to ensure workplace safety for women and uphold democratic accountability and values.
- Anti Harassment
Prevailing harassment in sports highlights the urgent need for accountability, empathy and safe environments where athletes and staff feel respected and valued.
- Anti Harassment
Several companies across the globe have anti-harassment hotlines. But how are effective are they in building safe workplaces and deterring misconduct?
- Anti Harassment
The Vishaka Guidelines revolutionised Indian workplaces, establishing the legal foundation for preventing & redressing sexual harassment before the PoSH Act.
- PoSH
The Vishaka Guidelines revolutionised Indian workplaces, establishing the legal foundation for preventing & redressing sexual harassment before the PoSH Act.
- PoSH
Building respect requires challenging behaviour like intrusive "compliments" that objectify colleagues, fostering a truly safe professional environment.
- PoSH
Protecting Internal Committee members from retaliation & pressure is essential for impartial PoSH proceedings & encouraging participation.
- PoSH
Employees with disabilities face unique bullying risks. Tailored training, reasonable adjustments and zero-tolerance policies uphold dignity and rights.
- Anti Harassment
Firms prioritising diversity and inclusion show greater resilience, innovation and stability during economic downturns.
- People and Culture
HR must: Immediately document details, protect complainant from retaliation, preserve evidence & refer to IC within 24 hours - never mediate informally.
- PoSH
Local-language PoSH training breaks barriers: using regional idioms, case studies & multilingual materials ensures accessibility in diverse workplaces.
- PoSH
Tier II challenges: Limited legal awareness, stigmas against reporting, employer reluctance. Solutions include local helplines & simplified vernacular resources.
- PoSH
Mandatory report to district officer: Details complaints received, actions taken, training conducted & IC composition. Non-filing attracts fines up to ₹50,000.
- PoSH
Prevention requires: Leadership modelling respect, clear boundary norms, regular policy refreshers & rewarding ethical behaviour - not just punitive measures.
- PoSH
Yes, employers are liable for harassment against contract/domestic workers at their premises or during work-related activities under PoSH.
- PoSH
Domestic violence isn't random anger; it's a calculated cycle of tension, abuse, reconciliation & calm, reinforcing the abuser's power & control over the victim
- Domestic Violence
Evidence in domestic violence cases includes medical reports, photos, threatening messages/emails, witness statements, police records & personal diaries.
- Domestic Violence
