Sexual Harassment at The Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act and Rules, 2013

This edition compiles the complete text of the Sexual Harassment at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, together with the Rules, offering a comprehensive legal reference on workplace sexual harassment prevention and redressal in India. The Act mandates every employer to provide a safe working environment, including setting up an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), establishing clear complaint mechanisms, and ensuring time-bound inquiry and action. The Rules specify formats, procedures, inquiry timelines, reporting requirements, powers of the ICC, and employer responsibilities related to training, sensitization, and annual compliance. This book clearly presents definitions, duties of employers and employees, penalties for non-compliance, protections for complainants, rights during inquiry, appeal options, Local Committee structure, and remedies available under the Act. With organized chapters, explanatory notes, and an easy-to-follow layout, the volume is designed for HR managers, legal teams, consultants, NGOs, educational institutions, government bodies, corporate compliance departments, and students of labour and gender law. It serves as an essential reference for implementing POSH policies, conducting inquiries, drafting internal documents, and ensuring statutory compliance across organizations.