DUTIES OF THE EMPLOYER

EMPLOYER'S DUTIES TOWARDS EMPLOYEES

Every employer shall :

  • If the aggrieved woman’s complaint also states that the accused committed an act which is recognised by the Indian Penal Code as a criminal offence, then along with filing a complaint with the ICC, she must also file an FIR at the police station. The employer must provide all necessary assistance in filing such FIR to the aggrieved woman.
  • Provide a safe working environment at the workplace.
  • Display the punishments of sexual harassments at a conspicuous place in the workplace along with the names of the members of the ICC.
  • Organise workshops and awareness programmes at regular intervals for sensitising the employees about the provisions of the Act and orientation programmes for the members of the ICC.
  • Provide necessary facilities to the ICC/ LCC for dealing with the complaint and conducting an inquiry.
  • Provide necessary assistance in ensuring that the accused and witnesses appear before the ICC/ LCC.
  • Furnish any necessary information pertaining to the pending inquiry to the ICC/ LCC.
  • Treat sexual harassment as a misconduct under the service rules and initiate action for such misconduct.
  • Monitor the timely submission of reports by the ICC.