How to Respond to a Sexual Harassment Complaint?
By Deepa Padmanabhan
One Thursday afternoon, I received a call from a close friend during work hours, which was unusual. I was surprised and curious about the reason for his call. As soon as I picked up, I sensed his stress and the imminent breakdown. “Is everything alright?” I asked. “Not really. I need your help. I am shocked and confused,” he replied. As we continued...
Navigating & Preventing Workplace Retaliation in Cases of Sexual Harassment
Workplace retaliation in the aftermath of confronting sexual harassment is an unfortunate reality for many individuals.
Understanding Workplace Retaliation
Workplace retaliation occurs when an employee faces adverse actions or treatment as a result of reporting or confronting sexual harassment. This can manifest in various forms, such as demotion, isolation, unwarranted criticism, or even...
The Importance of Regularly Updating Sexual Harassment Prevention Policies
In the ever-evolving landscape of workplaces, sexual harassment prevention policies stand as guardians of dignity and respect, ensuring a safe environment for all. However, the importance of consistently reviewing and updating these policies cannot be overstated. In our line of work, we have returning clients who have robust and thorough policies which we nevertheless review and vet...
Understanding the Amendments to PoSH Law Proposed in 2024
In the initial days of February, 2024, a “Private Member Bill” was introduced in the Parliament, proposing certain amendments to The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, Redressal) Act, 2013 commonly known as the PoSH Act 2013. The bill seeks to address and enhance measures concerning sexual harassment, aiming to update existing laws to meet the changing needs of...
Best Practices from the Kelp PoSH Awards® 2023 – Top 25 Safest Workplaces in India
The Kelp PoSH Awards® (formerly KelpHR) were instituted in 2020 to recognize and honour organisations that work relentlessly towards creating happy and safe workplaces.
Nominations to the fourth edition of the awards kicked off in July 2023, culminating in the celebration of the Top 25 Safest Workplaces in India at the Kelp PoSH Awards® 2023 in a gala ceremony held at the MCA, BKC, Mumbai on...
Importance of Training in Preventing and Addressing Sexual Harassment
By Sneha Chandna
Metaphorically, a workplace is a microcosm of our society. Thus, it embodies and projects all the character traits of the current social scenario which means that whatever beliefs, ideas, taboos are prevalent in society will automatically be part of a workplace. Additionally, since a workplace is the coming together of people from diverse age groups, gender, region,...
Winners of the KelpHR PoSH Awards® 2023 – Top 25 Safest Workplaces in India
The KelpHR PoSH Awards® were instituted in 2020 to recognize and honour organisations that work relentlessly towards creating happy and safe workplaces. Nominations to the fourth edition of the awards kicked off in July 2023, culminating in the celebration of the Top 25 Safest Workplaces in India at the KelpHR PoSH Awards® 2023.
25 organizations were meticulously selected by the jury in a two...
7 Unique Ideas to Celebrate Women’s Day
The success stories of women’s empowerment that we observe today are the outcome of more than a century of struggle. Despite the progress made, there is still a substantial distance to travel, and the annual celebration of International Women’s Day serves as a reminder of this fact. In order to address the evolving challenges faced by women in their pursuit of equal rights, the UN...
How to Deal with Workplace Situationships?
By Meenakshi Vuppuluri & Sannati More
What do you do if you see your colleague on a dating app? What if they mention their sexual orientation, which is not something you knew? Do you right swipe your office crush on a dating app? With the current influx of new-age dating practices, which are also widely common in terms of all the dating app usage, new understanding towards workplace...
The Crucial Role of Empowering Women to Speak Out Against Sexual Harassment
By Akshaya Rajaraman
In the pursuit of a more just and equitable society, it is imperative to recognize the paramount importance of empowering women to vocalize their experiences of sexual harassment. From early childhood to the workplace, women have been subjected to various forms of harassment, ranging from explicit demands for sexual favors to unwarranted explicit communications.The...