Sexual Harassment at Work Place

 What is Sexual Harassment at Work Place?

Where any form of unwanted verbal, non-verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature occurs, with the purpose or effect of violating the dignity of a person, in particular when creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment”

If the above acts are reported from the workplace then this will be called as Sexual Harassments at Work Place. Many organizations have suffered monetarily as well as has been also blacklisted from doing trade.

For. :   acts of sexual harassment committed by their employees. An employer will only have a defense if they can show they took reasonable steps to prevent the harassment.

Measures You Can Take Against Sexual Harassment in the Company?

1. Involve Management

Must demonstrate that the company has a zero-tolerance approach to harassment. They must make clear that punishment for harassment applies equally across the organization, regardless of employee status. The Board should regularly review key data on sexual harassment such as the number of reports of sexual harassment and the average time it takes the company to resolve cases. They should formally approve the anti-harassment policy and be included in any training courses on sexual harassment in the workplace.   

 2. Ensure that employees know about and have access to confidential reporting channels through they can report cases of sexual that employees know about and have access to confidential reporting channels through they can report cases of sexual harassment.

If this is not the case, look at implementing channels and ensuring they are can make it easier for those who feel unsafe to report. While this can make the investigation more challenging, 2-way communication with the reporter can help build up trust which may result in the reporter disclosing more information.

DO NOT BE AFRAID REPORT THE MATTER TO THE COMMITTE FORMED IN YOUR COMPANY.

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