Questions and Answers
What is sexual harassment?
Any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that creates a hostile or offensive work environment.
Why is Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) important?
Preventing sexual harassment is crucial for creating a safe, productive, and inclusive work environment.
Which of the following is a type of verbal harassment?
What legal framework defines preventing sexual harassment in India?
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Companies must have clear and comprehensive policies to define sexual harassment and outline procedures for ______.
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What is the role of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)?
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All employees are responsible for understanding and adhering to company policies on sexual harassment.
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Match the following types of harassment with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Overview of POSH Training
- POSH training aims to create a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment.
- Training covers sexual harassment definitions, forms, legal frameworks, reporting mechanisms, and strategies for promoting respect.
Definition and Importance of POSH
- Sexual harassment involves unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that creates a hostile work environment.
- Preventing sexual harassment is essential for ensuring employee safety and productivity.
- POSH promotes dignity, respect, and equality in the workplace.
Types of Sexual Harassment
- Verbal Harassment: Involves sexually suggestive comments, jokes, propositions, and unwelcome requests for sexual favors.
- Nonverbal Harassment: Includes unwanted physical contact, suggestive gestures, staring, and leering.
- Visual Harassment: Consists of displaying sexually suggestive images, cartoons, or using inappropriate emojis.
- Physical Harassment: Focuses on unwelcome physical contact such as unwanted touching, grabbing, or assault.
Legal Framework and Policies
- The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 outlines legal standards for preventing sexual harassment.
- Companies must establish clear policies that define sexual harassment, reporting procedures, and disciplinary actions against perpetrators.
- Internal Complaints Committees (ICCs) are mandated to investigate complaints safely and confidentially.
Roles and Responsibilities of Employees
- All Employees: Must understand and follow company policies on sexual harassment.
- Witnesses: Employees should report observed instances of harassment.
- Supervisors/Managers: Responsible for fostering a respectful workplace and setting a positive example.
- HR Department: Provides training, investigates complaints, and ensures compliance with legal standards.
Complaint Mechanism and Grievance Redressal
- Reporting: Employees should report incidents to the ICC, HR, or a senior manager.
- Investigation: The ICC conducts prompt, impartial investigations, gathering evidence through interviews.
- Resolution: Findings lead to recommendations for actions like counseling, disciplinary measures, or legal action.
Case Studies and Examples
- Unwelcome Advances: Managers making repeated, unwanted requests for dates from employees.
- Cyberbullying: Co-workers sending inappropriate sexual messages or images online.
- Offensive Jokes: Telling jokes that reinforce negative stereotypes about women or certain groups.
- Inappropriate Touch: Involves unwanted physical contact such as touching or grabbing.
Bystander Intervention and Awareness
- Recognize: Be aware of your surroundings and identify signs of harassment.
- Intervene: Take action to disrupt harassment or address inappropriate behavior.
- Report: Communicate incidents to appropriate authorities for resolution.
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Description
This training course on the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) is designed to empower participants with essential knowledge about creating a safe workplace. It covers the definition, legal implications, reporting mechanisms, and ways to foster respect and safety at work. Gain insights into recognizing and preventing sexual harassment in various forms.
