Hi I would like some advise on having policy or creating awareness around the office atmosphere so asto avoid sexual harrasment and a warning to people who indulge in the same. Regards Latha
From India, New Delhi
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Prohibition of Sexual Harassment of Working Women
1) No employee shall indulge in any action of sexual harassment of any woman at her workplace.
2) Every employee who is in charge of a workplace shall take appropriate steps to prevent sexual harassment of any woman at such workplace.
Explanation:
For the purpose of this rule, "sexual harassment" includes such unwelcome sexually determined behavior, whether directly or otherwise, as:
(a) physical contact and advances;
(b) demand or request for sexual favors;
(c) sexually colored remarks;
(d) showing any pornography; or
(e) any other unwelcome physical, verbal, or non-verbal conduct of a sexual nature.
These are the points you may consider while formulating your policy.
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From India, Bhubaneswar
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1381) No employee shall indulge in any action of sexual harassment of any woman at her workplace.
2) Every employee who is in charge of a workplace shall take appropriate steps to prevent sexual harassment of any woman at such workplace.
Explanation:
For the purpose of this rule, "sexual harassment" includes such unwelcome sexually determined behavior, whether directly or otherwise, as:
(a) physical contact and advances;
(b) demand or request for sexual favors;
(c) sexually colored remarks;
(d) showing any pornography; or
(e) any other unwelcome physical, verbal, or non-verbal conduct of a sexual nature.
These are the points you may consider while formulating your policy.
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From India, Bhubaneswar
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Dear sir, this problem is common in all offices. There must be strict rules to be followed by both genders. First and most importantly, there should be a dress code. The attire must not be vulgar, especially for females; it should be sober and elegant.
There should be strict rules, such as immediate termination from the job if anyone is found guilty of sexual harassment, irrespective of seniority and designation. Unwelcome remarks and behaviors against women are strictly prohibited. Parties on the office premises must be banned.
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Harvinder SG
From India, Amritsar
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There should be strict rules, such as immediate termination from the job if anyone is found guilty of sexual harassment, irrespective of seniority and designation. Unwelcome remarks and behaviors against women are strictly prohibited. Parties on the office premises must be banned.
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Harvinder SG
From India, Amritsar
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Details About Sexual Harassment
In compliance with the Supreme Court Decision in the case of Vishaka & others V/s State of Rajasthan & others and the directions given therein, the Management is pleased to constitute a Committee for the prevention of sexual harassment in our Factory. The Committee shall consist of the following persons:
1.......
Procedure:
1. The Committee will meet as and when complaints are received by the employees regarding any complaints of sexual harassment.
2. The Committee shall meet within 24 hours of the complaint being received.
3. Notice to the members of the Committee shall be in writing, except in exceptional circumstances where oral notice is also acceptable.
4. The Committee shall meet in the factory premises in any place where provisions are made for enquiry.
5. Any person who has a complaint of sexual harassment by any employee in the course of his/her employment is at liberty to make a complaint in writing to any of the members.
6. If any member other than the Secretary receives the complaint, he or she shall forthwith call upon the Secretary of the Committee to convene the meeting.
7. Sexual harassment for the purpose of enquiry by this Committee means "such unwelcome sexually determined behavior" (whether directly or by implication) as:
a) Physical contact and advances
b) Demand or request for sexual favors
c) Sexually colored remarks
d) Showing pornography
e) Any other unwelcome physical, verbal, or non-verbal contact of sexual harassment.
Procedure for Enquiry:
1. Notice of enquiry shall be served on the complainant and also the employee against whom the complaint is lodged, by the Secretary of the Committee in writing.
2. At the time of enquiry, both the complainant and the opposite party shall be personally called and their statements shall be recorded.
3. The Committee members are at liberty to cross-examine any of the parties to ascertain the truth of the complaint.
4. If any of the parties specifically requests, a maximum of two witnesses can be allowed from each side to substantiate their claim.
5. The Committee shall consider the statements and other evidence available, in a joint sitting, and shall decide the truth or otherwise of the complaint by a majority decision.
6. Quorum for the Committee meeting shall be a minimum of 3 members.
7. The report of the Committee shall be forwarded to the Management proposing the action to be taken wherever the complaint is found true.
Action by Management:
1. Any report given by the Committee for the prevention of sexual harassment shall be considered by the designated disciplinary authority within 7 days from the date of its receipt.
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From India, Bangalore
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In compliance with the Supreme Court Decision in the case of Vishaka & others V/s State of Rajasthan & others and the directions given therein, the Management is pleased to constitute a Committee for the prevention of sexual harassment in our Factory. The Committee shall consist of the following persons:
1.......
Procedure:
1. The Committee will meet as and when complaints are received by the employees regarding any complaints of sexual harassment.
2. The Committee shall meet within 24 hours of the complaint being received.
3. Notice to the members of the Committee shall be in writing, except in exceptional circumstances where oral notice is also acceptable.
4. The Committee shall meet in the factory premises in any place where provisions are made for enquiry.
5. Any person who has a complaint of sexual harassment by any employee in the course of his/her employment is at liberty to make a complaint in writing to any of the members.
6. If any member other than the Secretary receives the complaint, he or she shall forthwith call upon the Secretary of the Committee to convene the meeting.
7. Sexual harassment for the purpose of enquiry by this Committee means "such unwelcome sexually determined behavior" (whether directly or by implication) as:
a) Physical contact and advances
b) Demand or request for sexual favors
c) Sexually colored remarks
d) Showing pornography
e) Any other unwelcome physical, verbal, or non-verbal contact of sexual harassment.
Procedure for Enquiry:
1. Notice of enquiry shall be served on the complainant and also the employee against whom the complaint is lodged, by the Secretary of the Committee in writing.
2. At the time of enquiry, both the complainant and the opposite party shall be personally called and their statements shall be recorded.
3. The Committee members are at liberty to cross-examine any of the parties to ascertain the truth of the complaint.
4. If any of the parties specifically requests, a maximum of two witnesses can be allowed from each side to substantiate their claim.
5. The Committee shall consider the statements and other evidence available, in a joint sitting, and shall decide the truth or otherwise of the complaint by a majority decision.
6. Quorum for the Committee meeting shall be a minimum of 3 members.
7. The report of the Committee shall be forwarded to the Management proposing the action to be taken wherever the complaint is found true.
Action by Management:
1. Any report given by the Committee for the prevention of sexual harassment shall be considered by the designated disciplinary authority within 7 days from the date of its receipt.
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From India, Bangalore
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Addressing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Are you talking about the sexual harassment of women only? What about the sexual harassment of men in the workplace? What about sexually insulting or demeaning remarks towards men by women in the workplace? Most likely, women are part of the panel and hardly take any interest in it.
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From India, Delhi
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Are you talking about the sexual harassment of women only? What about the sexual harassment of men in the workplace? What about sexually insulting or demeaning remarks towards men by women in the workplace? Most likely, women are part of the panel and hardly take any interest in it.
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From India, Delhi
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