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
Idealising the past distorts decision making; progress requires evidence based reflection.
- People and Culture
Race, class and gender compound disparities in maternal care, demanding tailored solutions.
- People and Culture
Aggregators like Ola bear responsibility under PoSH 2013 to ensure safety mechanisms extend to their platform workers, despite operational complexities.
- PoSH
Leveraging diverse age groups boosts innovation, mentorship and organisational resilience.
- People and Culture
Anonymous complaints can be filed under PoSH, but inquiries may be limited if anonymity prevents gathering essential evidence or responses.
- PoSH
HR must secure evidence and ensure safety, then begin an impartial process without bias, while maintaining confidentiality throughout the investigation.
- PoSH
Complainant establishes prima facie case; IC then impartially collects evidence. Standard: "preponderance of probability", not "beyond doubt".
- PoSH
If found prima facie credible, ICs assess plausibility, patterns, and circumstantial indicators, testimony alone can be sufficient under PoSH guidelines.
- PoSH
Model respect, interrupt microaggressions, enforce boundaries, promote reporting without fear & complete mandatory PoSH training annually.
- PoSH
Employers must deduct from wages/sureties per Section 21(3). Non-payment within 60 days attracts penalties under Section 26.
- PoSH
PoSH applies equally - no exceptions. Protect complainants, follow due process. High performers should exemplify organisational values.
- PoSH
Yes, retaliation violates Section 14. IC can recommend disciplinary action, including termination, for victimisation post-complaint.
- 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
