Our Objective

In Anunta's endeavor to ensure a safe, secure, and congenial work environment where employees will deliver their best without any inhibition, threat, or fear, it is important to evolve an anti-sexual harassment policy.

Anunta has zero tolerance to any form of harassment especially if it is sexual in nature and in the event of an occurrence of any such incident, enforces strict action against the perpetrator. It is the duty of the organization to deter acts of sexual harassment and provide procedure for resolution, settlement, or prosecution of acts of sexual harassment.

Where the conduct would constitute misconduct under the rules or regulations of the organization, Anunta shall initiate reformative action against him/her where the Aggrieved employee is not satisfied with the reformatory actions taken by Anunta and desires to institute the above offence under the local regulatory regime or any other law, the Anti SH Committee of Anunta can aid the Aggrieved employee in initiating action with relevant authorities.

What is Sexual Harassment?

Sexual Harassment by any employee in the workplace, which may lead to preferential treatment, detrimental treatment, intimidating or offensive work environment or humiliating conduct, has been defined as including "unwelcome" sexually determined behavior (whether directly or by implication) as:

  • Physical contact and advances.
  • A demand or request for sexual favors.
  • Sexually colored remarks.
  • Showing pornography.
  • Other unwelcome physical, verbal, or non-verbal conduct of a sexual nature.

Please note that this list is indicative and is in addition to the definition of sexual harassment under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.

The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 defines sexual harassment as follows:

The following circumstances amongst other circumstances, if it occurs or is present in relation to or connected to with any act or behavior of sexual harassment may amount to sexual harassment:

  • Implied or explicit promise of preferential treatment in her employment.
  • Implied or explicit threat of detrimental treatment in her employment.
  • Implied or explicit threat about her present or future employment status.
  • Interference with her work or creating an intimidating or offensive or hostile work environment for her.
  • Humiliating treatment likely to affect her health or safety.

Internal Committee (IC)

The IC Committee details have been displayed on notice boards, and posters have been placed across the office for easy access and visibility.

Complaint Mechanism

If an employee experiences or witnesses sexual harassment in the workplace, he/she can complain, verbally or in writing through the channels below:

SHe-Box Portal (Govt. of India)

SHe-Box Portal: https://shebox.wcd.gov.in
  • Complaints should ideally be filed within 3 months of the incident.
  • The IC ensures a fair, unbiased, and timely inquiry.
  • SHe-Box complaints are forwarded to the concerned Internal Committee.

Confidentiality Assurance

All complaints will be handled with strict confidentiality, sensitivity, and fairness. Retaliation against complainants or witnesses is strictly prohibited under the Act.

Consequences of Sexual Harassment

All complaints will be handled with strict confidentiality, sensitivity, and fairness. Retaliation against complainants or witnesses is strictly prohibited under the Act.

Sexual harassment may lead to structural disciplinary action, including:

Written Apology Warning / Reprimand Suspension Termination

Additional actions as per company policy and applicable law may also apply.

EMERGENCY & SUPPORT HELPLINES

Immediate external access systems for security assistance and compliance support mechanisms.

181

Women Helpline
(24x7 Support)

112

Emergency Helpline
(All Services)

1091

Police Support
(Women Helpline)