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PoSH Act: Empower Women to Speak Up About Their Grievances without Fear

  "Harassment is about power---the undue exercise of power by a superior over a subordinate." - Michael Crichton Sexual harassment at the workplace is regarded as a violation of women's right to equality, life and liberty. It establishes a contentious and insecure work environment, which hinders women's participation in jobs. Therefore, it adversely affects their economic and social empowerment and the objective of comprehensive growth.  Looking further into this issue that has been deteriorating the capabilities of women the legislative came up with a strong law. The Indian legislature formulated the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013. Touching, asking for a sexual favour, grabbing, displaying offensive material and offensive comments come under Sexual harassment.  Under this Act, a person working in the company is required to abide by the laws under the India PoSH Act . No case of sexual abuse shall be left unexp...

How Does PoSH Training Help In Curbing Sexual Harassment At The Workplace?

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Sexual harassment is any type of unwanted sexual conduct that is hostile, embarrassing or threatening. In particular, it's illegal. Instances of sexual harassment influence individuals and people associate with them in an unexpected way. It breaks their will, physically and mentally. In case an individual is encountering sexual harassment, numerous things can be done about it.  PoSH Training Certification Can Help If:  you need to find out about sexual harassment  Someone you know is being sexually harassed You have the quest to understand what can be done if you have been sexually harassed at the workplace. What Does Sexual Harassment Encompass? Sexual Harassment Includes: Someone Making physical contact, grabbing or touching someone without his/her consent  Making a criminal offence against you, such as doing an obscene phone call, exposing themselves or sexually assaulting you. Passing comments to you that have a sexual meaning. Inquiring of sexual favours Sexua...

How Does the PoSH Workshop Help in Preventing, Prohibiting and Addressing the Act of Sexual Abuse?

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  Women unquestionably have an alluring passion for their work. They conduct their responsibilities with full commitment. Be it corporate, politics, entertainment, or health care, women are giving neck to neck competition to men in every sector. Their efficiency is being highly praised on global platforms.  Our government has to guarantee their interests. PoSH Act is a strong step that fosters gender equality by eliminating sexual abuse at the workplace. PoSH Workshop Every day we hear several cases of sexual harassment but people are least bothered about it, isn't it? The lack of ethical conviction and education has generated a belief that sexual harassment isn't a crime. This is the reason why sexual harassment has been so normalised. PoSH Workshop plays a key role in eliminating theses misleading beliefs.  The PoSH Workshop aims to establish a safe and secure environment for the employer and the employee by preventing instances of sexual assault at the workplace. We...

Revolutionizing the Safety in Work Place

Prohibition, Prevention & redressing the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013, is referred to as the ‘ PoSH Act ’. It is an Indian law made with the motive of making workplaces safer for women from sexual harassment against them. The law was rolled out in India on 9 th December 2013 by the Ministry for Women and Child Development. What is ‘Sexual Harassment’ under the Act ? Sexual advances & Physical contact A request or demand for a sexual favor Making sexually colored gestures Showing pornography forcefully Unwelcoming physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct of sexual conduct The above-mentioned behaviors can be considered unwelcome if the woman raises her discomfort upon committing these acts, or does not consent to them. Additionally, the following situations will be considered as sexual harassment if they are linked with any of the acts or behaviors mentioned above. Who is required to Comply ? The HOD of any section in the organization, undertaking the establi...

Why Does the Posh Act Need Effective Implementation?

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  India has eminent women doctors, journalists, actors, students, and other women professionals. Their work has stunned one and all. We get deeply affected by instances of sexual harassment which these talented women have been facing since ages. The supervisors, men in higher positions and colleagues have left no stone unturned to take advantage of women. This has triggered a long conversation regarding the safety of women in the workplace.  “You’re not a victim for sharing your story. You are a survivor setting the world on fire with your truth. And you never know who needs your light, your warmth, and raging courage.” – Alex Elle When ‘Me Too’ campaign was started , shocking cases came forward which brought this issue into the light . Women talked about their experiences of sexual abuse and their survival. The implementation of the Posh Awareness training has come as a relief to women in the workplace. People have expressed solidarity with the women who have survived the se...

Promote Efficiency in the Administration with Anti-Corruption Policy

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  For the past few years, thoughts over corruption, black-money and bribery have increased. Social activists and the government have been debating over this and struggling to establish authority over the anti-corruption policy . The problem of corruption is not just regarding policing, rather about the policies that enable the black money to get exposed. The real roots of corruption need to be brought into concern. The anti-corruption policy puts control of the administration to make sure that the employer and employees function ethically. This policy has been established to understand what the corrupt business practices are and how they should be prohibited. Corruption can never be used for a good cause. Therefore, it must be avoided.  Enforcement Under the amendment of anti-corruption policy, the Indian's Central Bureau of Investigation will look into the cases where the government officials have violated the norms and received a bribe. The local enforcement agencies will o...

POSH India Act: A Milestone!

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  The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 was passed with the objective to provide safe environment for women at workplaces. It also aims at providing protection and redressal of complaints against sexual harassment of women. Going forward, let’s now discuss about it in detail. The Supreme Court of India first issued guidelines for Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) in Vishaka and others vs. State of Rajasthan case in 1997. The case triggered consciousness on the issue that was not given much importance. The guidelines were then superseded by the POSH Law India 2013. Types of Sexual Harassments The act clearly defines unwelcoming acts, gestures and behaviour that comprise as sexual harassment: Physical contact and advances. A demand or request for sexual favours. Making sexually colored remarks. Showing pornography; or, Any other unwelcome physical, verbal, or non-verbal conduct of sexual nature. The POSH India Act Al...