Abstract :
Sexual Harassment on women is not a new issue, but it is not much discussed or reported on time and not resolved in an efficient manner.
Background: This study evaluates the awareness of Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act among employees and effectiveness of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act in creating a safer work environment within an organization.
Objective: The objective of the present research is to assess employee awareness about the POSH Act, evaluate the implementation of POSH policies, and to analyze the correlation between effective enforcement of the act and a positive work environment.
Hypothesizes of the study includes that there is a significant relationship between the effective enforcement of the POSH Act and a positive work environment, and employee awareness positively influences the effectiveness of its implementation.
Results: The findings reveal that most of the employees are aware of the POSH Act, and companies in the service sector provide regular training for their employees. Most employees feel that the implementation POSH Act will and has improved workplace safety and behavior, even though are some concerns about transparency and there is a need for more frequent training on the POSH Policies.
Conclusion: The study concludes that the introduction and implementation of POSH Act has positively influenced workplace behavior and safety, but continuous efforts are needed to enhance its implementation.
Keyword :
Sexual Harassment, Vishaka Guidelines, Posh Act, Safe Work Environment.