SHe-Box & POSH Act, 2013
What is POSH Act, 2013?
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 was enacted to ensure a safe and dignified working environment for women. It mandates that all organizations provide a mechanism for the redressal of complaints.
What is SHe-Box?
SHe-Box (Sexual Harassment electronic Box) is an online complaint management system launched by the Government of India.
It allows women to:
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File complaints of sexual harassment at the workplace through the digital portal.
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Track the status of your complaint in real-time.
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Ensure timely action and redressal by the concerned authorities.
Who can file a complaint?:
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Any woman (employee, student, intern, visitor).
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Whether working in organized or unorganized sector.
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Including contractual or temporary workers.
What constitutes Sexual Harassment?
Sexual harassment includes (but is not limited to):
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Unwelcome physical contact or advances
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Demand/request for sexual favors
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Sexually colored remarks
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Any unwelcome physical, verbal, or non-verbal conduct
Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)
As per POSH Act, every institution must have an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC).
Roles of ICC:
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Unwelcome physical contact or advances
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Demand/request for sexual favors
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Sexually colored remarks
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Any unwelcome physical, verbal, or non-verbal conduct
How to File a Complaint
You may choose any of the following methods to register your grievance:
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Offline: Submit a written application to any member of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) of the Institute.
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Email: Send your grievance directly to:
gayatripatil.kjcoemr@kjei.edu.in
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Online (Govt Portal): File an official complaint via the
SHe-Box Official Link.
