The document describes an online software system called iSuggestNow that allows companies to comply with laws on preventing sexual harassment in the workplace. It provides a confidential channel for employees to report harassment complaints, notifies a harassment committee to investigate within 90 days, and ensures anonymity of complainants to address fears of reprisal. The system aims to empower employees and safeguard companies from legal and reputational risks of harassment issues.

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The “ Sexual Harassment at Workplace law”
mandates that an establishment employing
women must:
• Provide a confidential channel of communication
to report sexual harassment complaints.
• Set up a panel comprising primarily women to
review the complaints.
• Carry out investigation and take appropriate
actions both within 90 days
• Maintain a comprehensive record of the
complaint received, investigation carried out and
action taken.

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• Demoralisation of the female employees
• Loss of productivity and/or absenteeism
• Employee attrition
• Loss of hard earned goodwill
• Difficulty in attracting new female talent
Sexual Harassment at work place may result in:

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Employee
reports the
incident
through a
letter or email
or personally
The Recipient
presents the
complaint to
the Sexual
Harassment
(S.H.)
committee
The S.H.
committee
investigates, tak
es appropriate
action after
approval and
maintains
documentation
Traditional Implementation Procedure

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• Fear of Reprisal and/or Social Stigma as not
sure that the Complainant’s Identity will be
kept CONFIDENTIAL
• Investigation will not be completed on time
resulting in DELAYED action
The Law expects the
Complaint to be disposed
off within 90 days
Apprehensions of the Victims on the
effectiveness of the traditional procedure

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iSuggestNow Features
• A complaint may be reported 24X7 from anywhere
• Identity of the complainant is kept totally Confidential
• The system allows communication with a Complainant while
ensuring confidentiality of the identity of both parties
• Configurable automatic reminder & escalation system is provided
to ensure disposal of a complaint within 90 days
• A Complainant may view status of its complaint at any time
• All Complaint related data and documents are stored in the system
and are available for any inspection
• A Dashboard is provided for the management information

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Benefits of iSuggestNowiSuggestNow Benefits
iSuggestNow Benefits
• Ensures safe work environment for women
• Empowers the women employees by providing a
confidential Complaint Reporting and Case Management
System
• Safeguards against loss of goodwill.
• Meets with statutory and social obligations

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Benefits of iSuggestNowiSuggestNow Benefits
iSuggestNow Benefits (continued)
• Easy to use - minimal training required
• No upfront capital expenditure for infrastructure (both
hardware and software)
• Pay as you use

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Is this happening in your case too?

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How iSuggestNow addresses the
barriers
• Nobody in the office will know when a complaint is made.
Hence no gossiping, delays and/or job loss.
• iSuggestNow’s automatic alert and escalation system
ensures compliance to the law that mandates disposal of
complaint within 90 days.

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iSuggestNow Workflow

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