I faced sexual harassment at my workplace in Surat — how do I file a complaint?

Detailed Legal Analysis

Sexual harassment complaints are filed under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 with the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) at your workplace in Surat. If the complaint is against the employer, file with the Local Complaints Committee (LCC) at the district level.

The complaint must be filed within three months, extendable by three months. Appeals lie before the Gujarat High Court against orders of the committee.

Employers in Gujarat must also comply with Gujarat Rent Control Act 1999 governing the Gujarat Shops and Establishments Act for workplace conditions. Confidentiality must be maintained throughout the inquiry.