Remember that you are part of a company

It does not matter whether you work from home/office or a cafe. Your employer is required to inform you about their policy and compliance on Sexual Harassment Laws. As per the guidelines, this should be included in your employment agreement/contract and acknowledged by you.

Every time you join a company, check this first. These laws exist for your safety. If the company you are part of has not implemented all the guidelines provided by the law, they are non-compliant. While non-compliance is merely a legal issue, the deeper issues reflect in an organisation’s attitude towards providing a safe and healthy working environment for their women employees.

Sexual harassment is not something which is limited to physical availability of two individuals. It may happen over the phone, e-mails, messages, and any other form of virtual interaction. It may also happen in the official workspace, office parties, official events, outstation get together, or any place where you were present due to a work-related requirement.

In addition to this, it is recommended that you ask for their code of conduct and obtain a confirmation that it is applicable to you. There should be a mechanism created by your organisation to inform you of updates (as and when they are applicable) and enable you to participate in trainings, surveys, or any other exercises on an ongoing basis.