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Posh Law - Navigating the Shadows: Addressing Sexual Harassment in the Virtual Workspace

In an increasingly digital world, the way we work has undergone a radical transformation. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the shift towards remote work, making virtual spaces the new norm for countless professionals. While this transition brought numerous advantages, it has also exposed a darker side—the prevalence of sexual harassment in virtual workspaces.  This article delves into the pressing issue of sexual harassment in the virtual workspace, its forms, consequences, and how organizations and individuals can combat it. The Pervasiveness of Virtual Harassment The virtual workspace offers convenience and flexibility, allowing employees to work from the comfort of their homes. However, it has also given rise to a new avenue for sexual harassment. Sexual harassment in the virtual realm can take various forms: 1. Unwanted Advances: Unsolicited messages, comments, or advances of a sexual nature through email, chat, or video conferencing platforms. 2. Inappropriate Content: Sh
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Posh Training For Employees in Delhi

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POSHADVO has been founded to help keep workplaces free of sexual abuse across all sectors in the country. POSHADVO firmly believes, as an organization, that sexual harassment is a serious denial of the right to equality, dignity and respect. Sexual abuse at work is something that most people routinely witness, but many do not openly speak about. Typically, this is for fear of losing their job, facing society's scorn, being caught up in never-ending court action or for other unspecified reasons. Gender equality in all dimensions is a basic human right and the Constitution of India (“Constitution”) guarantees all its citizens equality of status and opportunity. Sexual harassment is considered as a violation of a woman’s fundamental right to equality, which right is guaranteed by Articles 14 and 15 of the Constitution. The Constitution also provides every citizen the ‘right to practice or carry out any occupation, trade or business, which includes the right to a safe environment, free
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