What is sexual harassment of women at workplace act, 2013?
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The Sexual Harassment Of Women At Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition And Redressal) Act, 2013
Chapter I - Preliminary
Chapter II - Constitution of Internal Complaints Committee
Chapter III - Constitution of Local Complaints Committee
Chapter IV - Complaint
Chapter V - Inquiry into Complaint
Chapter VI - Duties of Employer
Chapter VII - Duties and Powers of District Officer
Chapter VIII - Miscellaneous
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The Sexual Harassment Of Women At Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition And Redressal) Act, 2013
What is this Act about?
This Act makes it illegal to sexually harass women in the workplace. It talks about the different ways in which someone can be sexually harassed and how they can complain against this kind of behaviour.
Is this Act only for women?
Yes, this Act is only for women who are sexually harassed in workplaces.
Is this Act only for working women?
No, this Act is for any woman who is harassed in any workplace. It is not necessary for the woman to be working at the workplace in which she is harassed. A workplace can be any office, whether government or private.
There is no sexual harassment at my office. Do I still have to follow the instructions regarding setting up an Internal Complaints Committee?
Yes, even if there are no cases of sexual harassment at the moment, it is still necessary for the committee to be set up (if you employ more than 10 workers) and for all rules to be followed.
Am I not allowed to approach the police and courts because of this Act?
No, the Act gives you a choice between dealing with the offender within the office or approaching a court. If you wish, you can file a criminal complaint instead of approaching your Internal/Local Complaints Committee.
Updated till: May 22, 2017
The Sexual Harassment Of Women At Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition And Redressal) Act, 2013
ACT NO. 14 OF 2013
[22nd April, 2013.]
An Act to provide protection against sexual harassment of women at workplace and for the prevention and redressal of complaints of sexual harassment and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. WHEREAS sexual harassment results in violation of the fundamental rights of a woman to equality under articles 14 and 15 of the Constitution of India and her right to life and to live with dignity under article 21 of the Constitution and right to practice any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade or business with includes a right to a safe environment free from sexual harassment; AND WHEREAS the protection against sexual harassment and the right to work with dignity are universally recognised human rights by international conventions and instruments such as Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women, which has been ratified on the 25th June, 1993 by the Government of India; AND WHEREAS it is expedient to make provisions for giving effect to the said Convention for protection of women against sexual harassment at workplace.
The Sexual Harassment Of Women At Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition And Redressal) Act, 2013
Chapter I - Preliminary
Chapter II - Constitution of Internal Complaints Committee
Chapter III - Constitution of Local Complaints Committee
Chapter IV - Complaint
Chapter V - Inquiry into Complaint
Chapter VI - Duties of Employer
Chapter VII - Duties and Powers of District Officer
Chapter VIII - Miscellaneous
Toggle navigation
Nyaaya
The Sexual Harassment Of Women At Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition And Redressal) Act, 2013
What is this Act about?
This Act makes it illegal to sexually harass women in the workplace. It talks about the different ways in which someone can be sexually harassed and how they can complain against this kind of behaviour.
Is this Act only for women?
Yes, this Act is only for women who are sexually harassed in workplaces.
Is this Act only for working women?
No, this Act is for any woman who is harassed in any workplace. It is not necessary for the woman to be working at the workplace in which she is harassed. A workplace can be any office, whether government or private.
There is no sexual harassment at my office. Do I still have to follow the instructions regarding setting up an Internal Complaints Committee?
Yes, even if there are no cases of sexual harassment at the moment, it is still necessary for the committee to be set up (if you employ more than 10 workers) and for all rules to be followed.
Am I not allowed to approach the police and courts because of this Act?
No, the Act gives you a choice between dealing with the offender within the office or approaching a court. If you wish, you can file a criminal complaint instead of approaching your Internal/Local Complaints Committee.
Updated till: May 22, 2017
The Sexual Harassment Of Women At Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition And Redressal) Act, 2013
ACT NO. 14 OF 2013
[22nd April, 2013.]
An Act to provide protection against sexual harassment of women at workplace and for the prevention and redressal of complaints of sexual harassment and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. WHEREAS sexual harassment results in violation of the fundamental rights of a woman to equality under articles 14 and 15 of the Constitution of India and her right to life and to live with dignity under article 21 of the Constitution and right to practice any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade or business with includes a right to a safe environment free from sexual harassment; AND WHEREAS the protection against sexual harassment and the right to work with dignity are universally recognised human rights by international conventions and instruments such as Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women, which has been ratified on the 25th June, 1993 by the Government of India; AND WHEREAS it is expedient to make provisions for giving effect to the said Convention for protection of women against sexual harassment at workplace.
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