Sexual harassment can have a disastrous impact on victims, offenders, and the workplace in which the offences occur. Training all employees in the essentials of prohibited conduct is an important part of reducing liability and maintaining a professional work environment. This course helps participants identify the types of sexual harassment and recognise behaviours that may be considered sexually harassing in the Indian workplace. Participants will also learn about courses of action available to victims, as well as the rights of employees relative to sexual harassment in the Indian workplace. This course is a tool for your company to demonstrate its commitment to a fair and responsible organisational environment free from harassment.
These course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with any federal, state, or local laws. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship and is not intended to constitute legal advice or to substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney licensed in your state. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. The information contained herein is provided only as general information that may or may not reflect the most current legal developments.
Please refer to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (“POSH Act”) and your company’s policy on prevention of sexual harassment, for more details.
Sexual Harassment Prevention for Employees – India