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Understanding Sexual Harassment Prevention in India

Test your knowledge on the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013! This quiz will help you understand the rights and protections available to individuals against workplace harassment.

Key topics covered:

Legal framework and compliance
Rights of employees
Responsibilities of employers

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What is the name of India’s law on sexual harassment at workplace?

Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013

Protection from Harassment of Women at Workplace Act

Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace, 2013

Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013

How long must ICC take to complete the inquiry process of a complaint filed under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013?

90 days

30 days

45 days

60 days

According to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, what constitutes an offence?

Unwelcome physical contact or advances

Both of the above

Making sexually coloured remarks

None of the above

What is the time period within which a complaint should be filed under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013?

Within 3 months

Within 6 months

Within 1 month

Within 4 months

Who is eligible to file a complaint of sexual harassment against an employer under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013?

Any aggrieved woman

Only current employees

Only former employees

Only female employees

Which body is responsible for providing relief to victims of sexual harassment under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013?

Internal Complaints Committee

Local Police Station

State Commission for Women

Human Resources Department

The ICC can comprise of more than 4 members

True

False

Can the ICC recommend compensation payment of an amount to the aggrieved woman?

ICC doesn’t need to investigate if an employee complains that a co-worker texted offensive photos to their personal device outside of work hours.

True

False

If an employee willingly extended a friend request to his or her supervisor or co-worker on social media and becomes uncomfortable with the other person becoming too familiar at the workplace, the worker cannot report it to HR /ICC.

True

False

HR may need to tell an individual if his or her behavior or physical gestures are making others uncomfortable.

Yes

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