Anti Sexual Harassment (ASHI)

Anti Sexual Harassment Policy 

ASHI: This sample sexual harassment policy is intended for use by private and public employers in the Pacific to help them develop their own sexual harassment policies. It is based on  international good practices and includes all the components which make a sexual harassment policy comprehensive. As such, it is not intended to be a collection of clauses from which employers can pick and choose. Instead, any effective policy must include most if not all of the content of this sample policy ,Organizations should of course modify certain clauses to meet specific conditions within their organizations.

The Policy Statement SDC tech Sol Pvt Ltd  is committed to providing a safe environment for all its employees free from discrimination on any ground and from harassment at work including sexual harassment,SDC tech  will operate a zero tolerance policy for any form of sexual harassment in the workplace, treat all incidents seriously and promptly investigate all allegations of sexual harassment. Any person found to have sexually harassed another will face disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal  from employment. All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and treated with respect and in confidence.

No one will be victimized for making such a complaint. Explanatory note: This explains in broad terms what the policy is about and sets out the intention of 

the organization in adopting the policy. Definition of sexual harassmentSexual harassment is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature which makes a person feel offended, humiliated and/or intimidated. It includes situations where a person is asked to engage in sexual activity as a condition of that person’s employment, as well as situations which create an environment which is hostile, intimidating or humiliating for the recipient. Sexual harassment can involve one or more incidents and actions constituting harassment may be physical, verbal and non-verbal. Examples of conduct or behavior which constitute sexual harassment include, but are not limited to Physical conduct Unwelcome physical contact including patting, pinching, stroking, kissing, hugging, fondling, or inappropriate touching Physical violence, including sexual assault Physical contact, e.g. touching, pinching The use of job-related threats or rewards to solicit sexual favor's. Verbal conduct , Comments on a worker’s appearance, age, private life, etc. Sexual comments, stories and jokes Sexual advances, Repeated and unwanted social invitations for dates or physical intimacy, Insults based on the sex of the worker Condescending or paternalistic remarks Sending sexually explicit messages (by phone or by email)Non-verbal conduct Display of sexually explicit or suggestive material Sexually-suggestive gestures ,Whistling ,Leering