Sexual Harassment Law in India

The Indian law protecting women from sexual harassment at the workplace

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What You Will Learn!

Define sexual harassment and explain the Vishaka Guidelines.
Identify and describe the different types of sexual harassment that can occur in the workplace.
Explain the complaint redressal process under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
Explain the penalties for employers who fail to comply with the Sexual Harassment Act.
Analyze the impact of the Sexual Harassment Act on the workplace.

Description

This course offers a comprehensive overview of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (Sexual Harassment Act), covering its enactment, purpose, background, definition, complaint redressal process, penalties, and recent case laws. It begins by exploring the reasons for the Act's enactment and the goals it seeks to achieve. It then provides a historical overview of sexual harassment law in India and the factors that led to enacting the Sexual Harassment Act.

The course then defines sexual harassment and lists and discusses the different types of actions that could be considered sexual harassment in the workplace. It also discusses the complaint redressal process under the Sexual Harassment Act, including information on how to constitute an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), the steps involved in filing a complaint, and the process for investigating and resolving complaints. It also explains the penalties employers can face for failing to comply with the Sexual Harassment Act and the option for conciliation under the Sexual Harassment Act.

The course discusses the importance of confidentiality in the complaint redressal process, the amendment to the Indian Penal Code that was made in 2013 to criminalize sexual harassment, and the analysis of the Sexual Harassment Act and its impact on the workplace.

This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn more about sexual harassment in the workplace and the legal framework for addressing it.