Resources

The Laws

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

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Prevention of Sexual Harassment Rules, 2013

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What Is SHE-BOX?

SHE-BOX is an online complaint management system launched by the Ministry of Women & Child Development (MWCD). Complaints lodged on the SHE-BOX platform will have their investigation and implementation of recommendations of the IC, monitored by MWCD. In case there is no IC, improper investigation, or frequent complaints of sexual harassment for a specific employer, the consequences may be serious.
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APPLICABILITY OF POSH LAWS

  • Applicable for every village, city, and state across India including Jammu & Kashmir.
  • Every organisation irrespective of its size and whether it has female employees or not has to comply with POSH Laws.
  • Workplaces are divided into two categories:
    • Organised – 10 employees or more
    • Unorganised – Less than 10 employees
  • Employers in organised sectors need to constitute Internal Committee to facilitate aggrieved woman to register complaints.
  • For Employers falling under unorganised sector: Aggrieved woman to approach Local Committee constituted by the District Officer at district level for registering complaints.

IMPORTANT LINKS

SHE-BOX http://shebox.nic.in/

Ministry of Women & Child Development http://www.wcd.nic.in/

CONSEQUENCES OF NON-COMPLIANCE

  • Fine upto Rs. 50,000
  • Double/Higher penalty in case of subsequent offence
  • Cancellation/Withdrawal/Non-Renewal of License/ Registration of entity involved