TIPS 14 ON THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE

(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013

GUIDELINES ABOUT SHWW (PPR) IN A NUTSHELL

📋 Basic Information

1. The Act was enacted as:
Answer: Act No.14 of 2013

2. The Act came into force on:
Answer: 09.12.2013

3. Eight Chapters of the Act:
Chapter I – Preliminary
Chapter II – Constitution of Internal Complaints Committee
Chapter III – Constitution of Local Complaints Committee
Chapter IV – Complaint
Chapter V – Inquiry into Complaint
Chapter VI – Duties of the Employer
Chapter VII – Duties and powers of the District Officer
Chapter VIII – Miscellaneous

📖 Definitions

4. "Aggrieved women" defined in:
Answer: Section 2(a)

6. "Aggrieved woman" means:
(a) In relation to workplace - woman of any age whether employed or not
(b) In relation to dwelling place - woman employed in such dwelling place

14. Sexual Harassment includes:
• Physical contact and advances
• Demand or request for sexual favours
• Sexually coloured remarks
• Showing pornography
• Any other unwelcome physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct of sexual nature

⚖️ Committees

18. Constitution of Internal Complaints Committee:
Dealt under Section 4

20. Internal Complaints Committee composition:
• Presiding Officer (must be woman)
• Minimum 2 employees committed to women's cause
• 1 member from NGO/association

25. Local Committee constitution:
For establishments with less than 10 workers or complaint against employer

📝 Complaint Procedure

28. Time limit for complaint:
Three months from date of incident

34. Inquiry completion time:
90 days

37. Report submission time:
Ten days from inquiry completion

💼 Employer Duties

48. Duties of employer include:
• Provide safe working environment
• Display penal consequences
• Organize workshops and awareness programs
• Provide necessary facilities to committees
• Treat sexual harassment as misconduct

54. Penalty for non-compliance:
Fine up to Rs.50,000/-