Awareness talk on Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) at Work Place

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On 16 January 2024 College Inteal Complaint Committee (CICC) in association with Jagruti, SJEC organsied an awareness talk on Prevention on Sexual Harassment (PoSH) at the workplace for the Non-teaching staff of SJEC in Spoorthi hall. The invited speaker was Mr Nikesh Shetty, Advocate Mangalore.   Mr Nikesh Shetty enlightened the need of the Posh Act in the workplace. He explained various laws associated with sexual acts in the constitution. After elaborating on the PoSH Act's various definitions, he discussed the Act's Dos and Don'ts, methods for preventing gender-based misconduct, and the Act's scope. Notably, he detailed the complaint mechanism, enquiry process, timelines, and highlighted the functions of the College Inteal Complaints Committee (CICC). He encouraged women employees to become aware of their right provided to them through this Act. The talk was very well received by the non-teaching staff who attended the talk in large numbers. Rev Fr Kenneth Crasta Assistant Director, SJEC, Mr Rakesh Lobo HR Manager, Dr Shakila B, Chairperson-CICC & Ms Salma Shabnam, Coordinator 'Jagruti' were present on the occasion. Ms Ramya, M, Assistant Prof Mechanical Department compered the program.