Labour Law

Workplace Harassment: Your Legal Lifeline โš–๏ธ


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๐Ÿ›๏ธ When Your Workplace Becomes a Nightmare

๐ŸŒŸ Imagine walking into your office every day feeling unsafe, harassed, or humiliated. What if I told you there's a powerful legal framework designed specifically to protect you - and most people don't even know it exists?

๐Ÿ’ก What You'll Discover:

  • ๐Ÿ” The mandatory Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) that every company with 10+ employees MUST have
  • โš–๏ธ How the Local Complaints Committee (LCC) fills the gaps for smaller workplaces
  • ๐ŸŽฏ The critical 3-month timeline that could make or break your case
  • ๐Ÿ“ Why written complaints with evidence are your secret weapon
  • โฐ The 90-day investigation rule that prevents endless delays

๐Ÿš€ Legal Framework Discussed:

  • ๐Ÿ’Ž Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act 2013 (POSH Act) - The game-changing law that created your rights
  • โญ Indian Penal Code (IPC) Sections 354, 354A, 354D, 506 - When harassment becomes a criminal offense
  • ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Industrial Tribunals and District Magistrate Appeals - Your backup when first decisions fail

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Your Complete Action Plan:

  • โœ… File written complaints within 3 months (extendable to 6 in special cases)
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Collect digital evidence: emails, messages, call recordings
  • ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Document witness statements and supporting materials
  • โšก Demand 90-day investigation completion
  • ๐Ÿ”„ Exercise appeal rights if unsatisfied with results
  • ๐Ÿšจ Consider parallel FIR for criminal cases when applicable

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ This isn't just legal theory - it's your practical roadmap to fighting back when workplace harassment threatens your dignity and career. Every working person needs to know these rights!

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Labour LawBy sharad Bansal