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Policy on Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
1. Objective: To create a work environment where the safety and dignity of women employees are ensured, and they are protected from sexual harassment as envisaged by the Supreme Court of India Guidelines on Sexual Harassment, August 1997, "The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013" and "The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Rules, 2013."
2. Scope: The policy intends to ensure that no woman employee is subjected to sexual harassment, and it is applicable to all employees of ABC. "Employee" as referred to in this policy covers all employees, whether permanent, temporary, probationary, part-time, working as a consultant, on a voluntary basis, or engaged through a contractor or agent, including employees at ABC Regional Offices/Centers. Where sexual harassment occurs against any female employee as a result of action taken by ABC, the sexual harassment committee, or an act by a third party or outsider while on official duty, ABC will take all necessary and reasonable steps as per the applicable rules and regulations to initiate action at the workplace of the third party or outsider. This policy shall be applicable to any allegation of sexual harassment at ABC premises, including any place visited by an employee arising out of or during the course of employment and/or transportation provided by ABC.
3. Definition of Sexual Harassment: "Sexual harassment" means and includes such unwelcome behavior of a male employee towards a female employee (whether directly or by implication) as:
- Physical contact and advances;
- A demand or request for sexual favors;
- Sexually colored remarks;
- Showing pornography;
- Any other unwelcome physical, verbal, or non-verbal conduct of a sexual nature.
If any woman is subjected to sexual harassment at the workplace, kindly contact the Chairperson or committee members of the sexual harassment committee on the numbers given below:
Sexual Harassment Committee:
Name | Designation | Contact No.
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For further assistance, please reach out to the committee.