Understanding Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment under the POSH Act, 2013

[NIRATHANKA]

Dear All,

We would like to share an important awareness note on Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment as recognized under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.

⚖️ How does the POSH Act, 2013 address Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment?

Under Section 3 of the POSH Act, 2013, quid pro quo sexual harassment refers to situations where a woman is subjected to unwelcome sexual conduct in exchange for employment-related benefits or under the threat of adverse consequences.

The phrase “ quid pro quo ” means “something for something” and, in the workplace context, includes:
* Demand for sexual favours in return for promotion, appraisal, transfer, or continued employment
* Threats of denial of benefits, demotion, termination, or unfavorable treatment if such favours are refused

Such conduct is explicitly recognized as sexual harassment under the Act, regardless of whether the demand is fulfilled.

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Rakesh R

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Nirathanka is a non-governmental organization with its registered office at Bangalore. Formed in 2007, its primary objective was to extend services to the elderly men and women in Karnataka. Subsequently, Nirathanka has spread its areas of service to diverse social sector fields such as education, health care, food security, and livelihood training.

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Creation of a knowledge society in Karnataka and in the entire country for ushering in social justice and equity.