“Prevention of Sexual Harassment & Code of Conduct Courses | DoPT OM” All government employees are required to successfully finish the mandatory training programs on “Safeguarding Women Against Workplace Sexual Harassment” and “Etiquette Guidelines for Civil Servants.” This directive is outlined in the official memorandum of the Department of Personnel and Training, dated March 17, … Read more
“DoPT Orders: Steps for Sexual Harassment Inquiry” The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has issued orders outlining the necessary steps to be taken when conducting an inquiry into allegations of sexual harassment. These steps include the formation of an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), which should consist of members who are knowledgeable about sexual harassment … Read more
“Sexual Harassment in PSUs: Learn How To Report” The Hon’ble Supreme Court has set norms and guidelines to prevent the sexual harassment of women in the workplace, as seen in the case of Vishakha and Others vs State of Rajasthan & Others (JT 1997 (7) SC 384). To comply with these guidelines, the DPE has … Read more
Sexual harassment victims finally get the paid leave they deserve On November 27, 2014, the Department issued instructions via an Office Memorandum concerning the Alignment of Service Rules with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act 2013. According to paragraph 6 of the Memorandum, the Complaint Committee will be authorized … Read more
“Special Leave & Sexual Harassment Inquiry: Introduction” In light of recent events, our organization has implemented a new policy of special leave which is directly connected to an inquiry of sexual harassment. The purpose of this inquiry is to investigate any allegations of sexual harassment within the workplace and provide a safe and comfortable environment … Read more
Complaints Committee to enquire into complaints of sexual harassment at work place in the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare G.I., DPPW, O.M.No.44011/5/2013-Admn.I, dated 23.3.2015 Subject:- Complaints Committee to enquire into complaints of sexual harassment at work place in the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare The undersigned is directed to enclose herewith the composition … Read more