The SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT 2013 implements:
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A.
1. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013 (PoSH Act) was enacted to implement the Vishaka Guidelines.
2. KEY FEATURES:
3. (i) DEFINITION of sexual harassment includes physical contact, demand for sexual favours, sexually coloured remarks, showing pornography, any other unwelcome sexual conduct;
4. (ii) INTERNAL COMPLAINTS COMMITTEE (ICC) — every workplace with 10 or more employees;
5. (iii) LOCAL COMPLAINTS COMMITTEE (LCC) — at District level for smaller workplaces and the unorganised sector;
6. (iv) Time-bound inquiry (90 days), confidentiality;
7. (v) Penalty for non-compliance: fine up to Rs 50,000, cancellation of licence.
8. The Act covers domestic workers, students, patients, etc.
9. Hence option B is correct.
_Source: International HR Treaties + Indian Constitutional Jurisprudence — Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (PoSH) Act 2013; Vishaka v State of Rajasthan (1997)_
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