Question

The "Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act" was passed in which year to protect women at the workplace?
1. 2010
2. 2011
3. 2012
4. 2013

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : 2013

The correct answer is 2013.

• Sexual harassment at a workplace is considered a violation of women's right to equality, life, and liberty.
• The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act was passed in 2013.
• The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 was enacted to ensure safe working spaces for women and to build enabling work environments that respect women's right to equality of status and opportunity.

• The Sexual Harassment of Women (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013 states that if the following circumstances occur or are present in relation to, or connected with any act or behavior of sexual harassment, it may amount to sexual harassment at the workplace: 
  • Implied or explicit promise of preferential treatment in her employment.
  • Implied or explicit threat of detrimental treatment in her employment.
  • Implied or explicit threat about her present or future employment status.
  • Interference with her work or creating an intimidating or offensive or hostile work environment for her.
  • Humiliating treatment that may affect her health or safety. ​