Skill Letts
VIEWS , VOICE & WAYS OF SKILLS
An in house journal of Additional Skill Acquisition Programme
2 . Keep a record
If your colleague isn ' t getting the message , prepare to report him . Gather evidence to substantiate your claims . ' Note down the date , time and details of each incident ,' Save any emails or text messages that contain inappropriate language .
Try to use your mobile phone recorder to discreetly record his remarks .
3 . Find a confidante
Share the situation with a colleague you trust in the office . She may be able to keep a watchful eye on the situation .
But be picky about who you share this information with , and ensure that your confidante is trustworthy . A senior colleague or mentor who carries more weight in the organisation would be ideal .
4 . Formal complaint
If the above doesn ' t work , make a formal complaint to ( Internal Complaints Committee ) senior members of the organisation , with whatever evidence or notes you have .
Make the complaint in writing and keep a copy remember an oral complaint can be hushed up .
5 . External resources
If your company doesn ' t take any action on your complaint or doesn ' t penalise the miscreant , you can approach the Local Complaints committee – Usually District Collectorate have an office and also you can approach Women ’ s commission , they have a special cell for redressal of such cases . They can approach the company on your behalf in an effort to force it to take action ' Employers need to have a clear and written policy that sexual harassment is misconduct and will result in dismissal .
Ref : Social Justice Department Web site & excerpts from Mail Today
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