Govt launches portal for sexual harassment complaints at work

November 07, 2017 19:09

Women who are sexually harassed at their workplaces in the private sector can now lodge their complaints on a government portal, Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi said today.

Launching the portal, the minister said the online complaint management system -- 'SHe-box' (sexual harassment electronic box) -- would be hosted on the WCD's website.

Harassment could include the use of foul language or cracking of lewd jokes, she said.

The complaint mechanism, which the ministry had initiated for government employees in July, is now open for women working in the private sector, too.

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