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.
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
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
The WPA 2023 introduces new worker safety regulations; understanding its interplay with existing PoSH obligations is key for comprehensive compliance.
- Anti Harassment (USA)PoSH
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:
- People and Culture
The Internal Committee is the cornerstone of PoSH, tasked with impartially receiving, inquiring into & recommending action on harassment complaints.
- PoSH
Preventing burnout isn't just kind, it's becoming a legal duty in many regions. Prioritizing employee wellbeing is now a compliance & ethical necessity.
- Personal Wellbeing
Beyond compliance: Anonymous pulse surveys, bystander training, leadership accountability metrics & trauma-informed IC members foster true safety.
- PoSH
Prioritise safety, document thoroughly, avoid mediation, maintain neutrality, follow timelines strictly & ensure complainant knows support resources.
- PoSH
Know: Right to workplace safety (PoSH), equal pay, maternity benefits, dignity (Art 21), privacy, unionise, against retaliation & access justice.
- PoSH
Recent PILs seek IC member protections from defamation suits & employer retaliation, recognising their quasi-judicial role under PoSH.
- PoSH
Section 14 penalises malicious complaints (not unproven ones). Proving intent to harm is essential - mere lack of evidence doesn't imply falsity.
- PoSH
PoSH defines it: Unwelcome physical/verbal/visual conduct of sexual nature creating hostile work environment or linked to employment decisions.
- 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
