An organization may set up an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) to handle workplace
sexual harassment complaints. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 in India makes it mandatory
Functions/Responsibilities
1. Managing Complaints: The ICC is in charge of accepting reports of sexual
harassment, carrying out a careful investigation, and making sure that a just and
prompt settlement is reached.
2. Confidentiality: It guarantees the privacy of the complainant's identity and the
specifics of the complaint.
3. Redressal Process: The committee has ninety days to finish the investigation and send
the employer a report with its conclusions and suggestions.
4. Assistance for the Complainant: During the course of the investigation, the ICC may
suggest actions to guarantee the complainant's security and stop additional
harassment.
5. Training and Awareness: Regularly educating staff members about sexual harassment
definitions and the procedure for lodging complaints.
By receiving and handling sexual harassment complaints, ICC plays a vital part in
establishing a fair and secure workplace. It also promotes awareness and preventive measures
inside the college.
