1Associate Professor, Department of Commerce, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007, India
2Professor, Department of Commerce, Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110019, India
*Corresponding Author E-mail: rachan@sgtbkhalsa.du.ac.in
Online published on 30 July, 2024.
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) was a result of a long and laborious struggle of several women’s rights groups. It was the only solace that Bhanwari devi could draw as she never got justice for what she went through in the line of her duty. This research article discusses the Act and its shortcomings, and proposes concrete improvements to make it more effective in combating workplace sexual harassment. The authors and their team have dedicated the past decade to implementing the POSH Act. Comprising of employee awareness trainers and external members of the Internal Complaints Committee of various organizations, their experience and insights offers valuable perspectives on the Act's implementation and its impact in various workplace settings.
Workplace, Sexual harassment, Women, POSH Act, Gender
