
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
True balance is elusive; employers must prioritise flexibility and wellbeing over presenteeism.
Extending PoSH Act protections to gig/platform workers is critical, ensuring their safety despite non-traditional employer-employee relationships.
Misunderstandings arise from differing tech preferences and expectations; empathy bridges divides.
Workplace burnout isn't a badge of honor; it's a complex maze of exhaustion, cynicism & inefficacy. Recognizing the signs is the first step out.
Educational institutions must implement the integrated UGC framework combining PoSH & POCSO mandates to protect students & staff from harassment.
Workplace anxiety knocking? Acknowledge it. Practice grounding techniques, set boundaries, communicate needs & seek support. You don't have to face it alone.
Articles 14 (equality), 15(3) (protective discrimination), 19 (expression) & 21 (dignity) form the constitutional bedrock for PoSH safeguards.
Document evidence via screenshots, file cybercrime complaints at cybercell.gov.in or local police under IPC 354D/IT Act 66A, seeking protection orders.
Essential steps: Gender-neutral facilities, pronoun sensitisation, trans-inclusive PoSH training & explicit anti-discrimination clauses in HR policies.
Beyond compliance: Anonymous pulse surveys, bystander training, leadership accountability metrics & trauma-informed IC members foster true safety.
Prioritise safety, document thoroughly, avoid mediation, maintain neutrality, follow timelines strictly & ensure complainant knows support resources.
Know: Right to workplace safety (PoSH), equal pay, maternity benefits, dignity (Art 21), privacy, unionise, against retaliation & access justice.
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.