Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013?
- It is applicable only to the women employed at an organisation.
- Sexual harassment is any one or more of “unwelcome acts or behaviour”, committed directly or by implication.
Select the correct codes from below
Explanation:
The Act covers all women—“of any age whether employed or not”—who allege to have been subjected to sexual harassment at a workplace, including visitors and independent workers. It is not applicable only to those employed. The law defines sexual harassment as any one or more of the following unwelcome acts or behaviour committed directly or by implication: physical contact and advances, a demand or request for sexual favours, sexually coloured remarks, showing pornography, and other unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature.
Explanation:
The Act covers all women—“of any age whether employed or not”—who allege to have been subjected to sexual harassment at a workplace, including visitors and independent workers. It is not applicable only to those employed. The law defines sexual harassment as any one or more of the following unwelcome acts or behaviour committed directly or by implication: physical contact and advances, a demand or request for sexual favours, sexually coloured remarks, showing pornography, and other unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature.