Act Name/Rule Name: Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
Applicable Rule/Section: Section 4
Type of Document: Order
Date: January 6, 2025
Circular No./Notification No.: F.No. 15(1)/LAB/2025/5379-5381
The Labour Department emphasizes mandatory compliance with Section 4 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 where employers with 10 or more employees must constitute an Internal Complaint Committee (ICC) to address sexual harassment complaints.
Non-compliance with the Act may result in penalties. The Hon’ble Supreme Court, in W.P. (C) No. 1224/2017, Aureliano Fernandes vs. The State of Goa & Ors, has directed strict implementation of the Act’s provisions.
Additionally, employers in both public and private sectors can register themselves and utilize the Ministry of Women and Child Development’s ‘She Box Portal’ for online complaint registration.
Action Required: All District In-charge (JLC and DLCs) and DISH are instructed to:
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