Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace

This book is a compendium of the legal provisions relating to Sexual Harassment in India. Starting from the historical development of sexual harassment law in the world, and in India, the book discusses at length the provisions of the Sexual Harassment at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 as well as the erstwhile Vishaka Guidelines. Various remedies available against sexual harassment under the Act, as well as other Civil and Criminal remedies, remedies under alternative disputes resolution (ADR) and Service Rules applicable to a person have been discussed at length. The book will be useful for students, corporates, professionals, researchers, NGOs and the society alike. It can be referred to by employers as well as employees to understand their duties, responsibilities and compliances towards the prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment at the workplace.

KEY FEATURES

- Detailed discussion on International treaties and conventions on gender equality, women empowerment and prevention of sexual harassment
- Covers laws against sexual harassment from various countries
- Complete coverage of the Sexual Harassment at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, the Vishaka Guidelines and relevant provisions of the Constitution of India
- Remedies in cases of sexual harassment under Sexual Harassment at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, Various Service Rules applicable to organisations, Criminal Remedies under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indecent Representation of Women Act, 1986, Other Civil remedies, Alternative Disputes Resolution (ADR), and SHe-Box mechanism
- Includes several judicial pronouncements and case laws
- For reader's convenience, includes 100 FAQs on sexual harassment
- Includes Sample Sexual Harassment Policy