Is Online Harassment Covered Under the POSH Act?
Modern work culture allows no boundaries. Now, with the introduction of work-from-home facilities and widespread use of technology, the workspace involves email correspondence, WhatsApp group messages, Zoom meetings, and other internal chat platforms. What kind of action can be taken when harassment occurs in online workspaces? What is the law's stance? The provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Work Act of 2013 specify the scope of harassment and clearly state that harassment that occurs online can very well be a part of that scope. Is The POSH Act Applicable to Harassment on Online Platforms? In short, the POSH Act covers all types of workplace harassment that happens through any online platform. The definition of a workplace in legal terms is broad. It includes physical spaces as well as virtual spaces. Thus, the online platforms that are incorporated into the workforce are covered. Therefore, harassment that ta...