Sexual harassment lawsuits filed in Nifty 50 companies ...

Mumbai, Ta. October 16, 2019, Wednesday

Statistics show that more and more cases of sexual harassment of women are being reported in the workplace. This increase has been seen as a result of legal backing. It appears from the data obtained that women working in Nifty 3 companies have registered as many as 3 sexual harassment complaints in the financial year.

In fiscal year 1, the figure was 8. In terms of sector, the most common complaints are made by women working in IT companies.

It is also seen that more and more women are coming forward to complain due to the Mitu campaign. There were 5 complaints filed in IT companies.

Complaints are on the rise due to the awareness among women, sources in the HR department of an IT company said. It is the second largest banking sector after IT, where workplace harassment has been found to be more prevalent.

Special campaigns against sexual harassment have started on October 7 worldwide. As per the law, every listed company has to mention in the Annual Report the complaints of sexual harassment in their company.

Companies also have to set up internal grievance committees. Not only employees, but also temporary staff members or outsiders who are being harassed if they can complain against the employees of that company, the source added.

Eight to ten years ago, when a woman complained, companies used to suppress her, but now the situation has changed. Women are being given more rights under the law, so their courage to complain has also increased.