
Serein Legal Team
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What we see online often plays a key role in breaking the mould of stereotypes. TV Shows have pushed forth in this domain, be it through the Chess masterpiece in the Queen’s Gambit or the Urdu dramedy in Chudails.
Bombay High Court denies PoSH protection to women advocates citing lack of employment relationship. A critical look at the verdict and urgent reforms needed.
Odisha’s renewed push for stronger PoSH compliance, urges workplaces to adopt visible, apparent and inclusive measures for a safer environment.
El code-switching disfraza la identidad para encajar. En la inclusión real no se ponen filtros para pertenecer, ser escuchado o sentirse seguro en el trabajo.
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- PoSH
- Anti-harassment and safety
- Global compliance laws
- Domestic violence
The WPA 2023 introduces new worker safety regulations; understanding its interplay with existing PoSH obligations is key for comprehensive compliance.
Ghost Job listings have recently emerged as one of the major detractors away from productive, nourishing employement in a competitive job market. Here's how this affects the workforce adversely:
The Internal Committee is the cornerstone of PoSH, tasked with impartially receiving, inquiring into & recommending action on harassment complaints.
Preventing burnout isn't just kind, it's becoming a legal duty in many regions. Prioritizing employee wellbeing is now a compliance & ethical necessity.
Investing with a gender focus requires deeper analysis beyond surface level diversity metrics. Here's the rest of it:
The WPA 2023 introduces new worker safety regulations; understanding its interplay with existing PoSH obligations is key for comprehensive compliance.
Maharashtra's 2022 audit revealed 60% non-compliance in IC formation. Mandatory district-level reporting now enforced with ₹50,000 penalties for violations.
A zero FIR allows sexual harassment victims to file complaints at any police station, regardless of jurisdiction, ensuring immediate evidence preservation.
File FIRs for PoSH criminal offences: visit police station, narrate incident, insist on recording verbatim, obtain signed copy & follow up via superior officers.
The proposed Bill reserves 33% parliamentary seats for women, complementing PoSH by amplifying political representation to drive systemic gender reforms.
Key protections: PoSH Act, IPC 354/509 (outraging modesty), Domestic Violence Act, Maternity Benefits Act & Equal Remuneration Act form a safety matrix.
IPC Sections 354D (stalking), 499 (defamation), 507 (anonymous threats) & IT Act Section 66E (privacy violation) combat digital harassment.
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
Evidence in domestic violence cases includes medical reports, photos, threatening messages/emails, witness statements, police records & personal diaries.