As per Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (the “Sexual Harassment Act”) companies hiring women employees must have a comprehensive sexual harassment policy in place. The legislation applies to all establishments where woman are engaged either as employees or otherwise (say one who comes to the work place as a customer or intern or doing some project or survey can also raise a complaint if she is subjected to sexual harassment).Sexual harassment as defined in the Sexual Harassment Act includes any one or more of the following unwelcome acts or behavior (whether directly or by implication) – physical contact and advances, a demand or request for sexual favors, making sexually colored remarks and / or showing pornography. Hereunder is a sample sexual harassment policy applicable to companies in India. You could view the sample and order one for your organization.
