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
Whistleblowers need safe reporting and legal protection. Strong systems empower staff to expose wrongdoing and build accountable, ethical workplaces.
- Anti Harassment
Fear of stigma, career penalties and lack of support deter employees from disclosing disabilities. Can we stop this?
- People and Culture
Countries vary widely in legal protections, leaving gaps in enforcement and workplace inclusion.
- People and Culture
India’s disability laws have progressed but implementation remains inconsistent, hindering accessibility. Here's some of the work that's already been done:
- People and Culture
Gurugram's directive mandates detailed annual PoSH compliance reports, enhancing transparency & accountability for employers in the district.
- PoSH
UK workplaces must better accommodate menopause as a disability, ensuring rights and adjustments. Here's how:
- People and Culture
Respondents enjoy rights: receive complaint copy, adequate response time, impartial hearing, representation & appeal. Natural justice principles apply throughout proceedings.
- PoSH
Consent in PoSH hinges on clear, voluntary agreement - absence of "no" doesn't mean "yes". Context, power dynamics & behavioural patterns critically inform assessments.
- PoSH
Both parties must receive equal access to evidence during inquiry, with 10 working days to respond per Rule 7(5) of PoSH Rules 2013.
- PoSH
Maharashtra's 2022 audit revealed 60% non-compliance in IC formation. Mandatory district-level reporting now enforced with ₹50,000 penalties for violations.
- PoSH
A zero FIR allows sexual harassment victims to file complaints at any police station, regardless of jurisdiction, ensuring immediate evidence preservation.
- PoSH
File FIRs for PoSH criminal offences: visit police station, narrate incident, insist on recording verbatim, obtain signed copy & follow up via superior officers.
- 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
