Many Workplace Harassment Cases Happen Outside Offices
A report says more than 40 percent of sexual harassment incidents in India happen outside typical workplaces. It also finds that many employees do not know what their company's prevention policy says. Complaints point to a hostile work environment that affects people beyond the office.
Context
Context: Indian law requires employers to have a written harassment prevention policy and a complaint committee. Harassment at work can also happen during travel, client meetings or after-hours events, which is why policies often cover more than the office.