Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace ( Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal ) Act 2013
The Sexual Harassment of women at workplace ( Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act 2013 (POSH Act) is a statute in India that seeks to protect women from sexual harassment at their work place (place of work). The act was passed by the Indian Parliament and come into force from 9 December 2013. Many of the features of the POSH Act are derived from the Vishaka Guidelines , issued by the supreme court of India in 1997, which vested employees, affirmed the need for preventive action and set out an internal redressal mechanism to deal with the complaints of sexual harassment at workplace. The POSH Act ensures that Women are protected against sexual harassment in all workplaces whether public or private, and in organized or unorganized sectors. This will contribute to the realization of their right to gender equality, life and liberty and equality in working conditions everywhere. The sense of security at the workplace will improve women's participation at work, resulting...