PASH Act and Workplace Harassment
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What is the policy regarding sexual harassment incidents at the brigade?

  • Only men are protected from sexual harassment
  • It is a gender-neutral policy (correct)
  • No policy exists for sexual harassment
  • Women are the only ones who can report incidents
  • What did Mars want to talk to Jupiter about?

  • A problem with the office coffee machine
  • Something that happened the previous day at the office (correct)
  • A new employee who joined the team
  • A new project at the office
  • What kind of comments did Mike make to Mars?

  • Questions about their job responsibilities
  • Comments about the office decor
  • Compliments about their work
  • Suggestive remarks about their appearance (correct)
  • Why was Mars upset with Mike's comments?

    <p>Because they were inappropriate and made them feel degraded</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mars think was the right thing to do after hearing about Mike's comments?

    <p>Report the incident to HR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jupiter want to do about the situation with Mike?

    <p>Report the incident to HR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Jupiter feel degraded and disrespected by Mike's comments?

    <p>Because they were about their appearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of Mike's comments on Jupiter?

    <p>They felt degraded and disrespected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Mars' initial response to Jupiter's concern about Mike's comments?

    <p>Mars focused on Mike's intent rather than the impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jupiter want to ensure happened to Mike?

    <p>That his behavior was addressed and action was taken</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PASH) Act

    • The PASH Act prioritizes the impact of unwelcome behavior on the victim over the intent of the harasser.
    • The act covers all individuals employed or visiting a company, regardless of their status, including:
      • Employees
      • Interns
      • Contractors
      • Guests or visitors
      • Employees who work from home
      • Employees traveling for work, even in company-provided transportation
      • Employees at off-site locations, client locations, office outings, and office parties
      • Employees during outbound training, training sessions, and work from home

    Types of Workplace Sexual Harassment

    • There are two types of workplace sexual harassment:
      • Quid Pro Quo (This for that)
      • Hostile Work Environment
    • Quid Pro Quo involves a person in authority asking for sexual favors in exchange for job-related benefits, such as promotions.

    Definition of Sexual Harassment

    • Sexual harassment is any unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature, including verbal, visual, or physical conduct.
    • It can include promises of rewards in exchange for sexual favors, and affects working conditions or creates a hostile work environment.
    • Sexual harassment is illegal and a violation of women's rights to equality and dignity.

    The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013

    • This law helps protect working women against prevention, prohibition, and redressal of sexual harassment at the workplace.
    • The law is gender-neutral, meaning both men and women can report incidents of sexual harassment and seek justice.

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    This quiz focuses on the Protection Against Sexual Harassment (PASH) Act, covering its scope and who is protected under the law. It also highlights the importance of prioritizing the impact on victims in cases of harassment.

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