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.
- Anti HarassmentAnti Harassment (Asia)
Odisha’s renewed push for stronger PoSH compliance, urges workplaces to adopt visible, apparent and inclusive measures for a safer environment.
- Anti HarassmentAnti Harassment (Asia)
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.
- Spanish
Disabled workers face persistent pay disparities despite diversity policies, highlighting inclusion failures.
- People and Culture
Office parties blur lines. Maintaining professional boundaries is crucial to prevent harassment & ensure social events remain safe for everyone.
- PoSH
Rigid dress policies exclude cultural and gender expression; flexibility promotes belonging.
- People and Culture
EU rulings help refine workplace policies. Prioritising training, survivor support and clear procedures creates safer, more respectful workspaces.
- Anti Harassment
EEO policies must actively combat bias in hiring, pay and promotions to achieve fairness. How and why to do so?
- People and Culture
Breaks aren't laziness; they're strategic recharges. Stepping away boosts focus, creativity & prevents burnout. Short pauses fuel sustained high performance.
- Personal Wellbeing
Part I explores foundational PoSH Act provisions: employer liabilities, IC constitution & civil-criminal law intersections shaping workplace harassment jurisprudence.
- PoSH
Indian employers must ensure disability-inclusive PoSH mechanisms: accessible reporting, sensory-friendly inquiries & awareness programmes accommodating neurodiverse employees.
- PoSH
The 2019 Act mandates non-discriminatory workplaces, requiring PoSH policies to explicitly protect transgender employees from harassment and ensure equal grievance redressal.
- PoSH
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
Silence around domestic violence hurts workplaces too. Recognise signs, offer safe support systems & flexible policies to help survivors heal & retain employment.
- Domestic Violence
India's Domestic Violence Act protects both parties in live-in relationships. Understanding this legal recognition is crucial for safety & seeking rightful recourse.
- Domestic Violence
Cinema often sensationalises domestic violence. Responsible storytelling should highlight realities, survivor strength & pathways to support, not perpetuate myths.
- Domestic Violence
Gaslighting is psychological abuse making victims doubt their reality. Recognise manipulation tactics, trust your instincts & seek support to break free from this.
- Domestic Violence
Women have the right to protection orders, residence, monetary relief & legal aid under India's Domestic Violence Act. Knowing these enables survivors to be safe.
- Domestic Violence
Consent & boundaries are key. Domestic violence shatters both. Rebuilding starts with respecting autonomy & recognising coercive control as a violation of rights.
- Domestic Violence