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Function of the Committee

As per the law, it is mandatory for every workplace to have an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) that would a critical role in prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment at the workplace. The ICC has a responsibility to establish an effective internal complaints procedure, where:

  • Assurance that no victimisation will result from making a complaint
  • Procedure is well documented, available and in accessible formats
  • Members who manage complaints are well trained
  • Assistance is provided in the form of language interpreters as needed for parties to a complaint
  • Ensuring the process is confidential, independent and based on principles of natural justice
  • Ensuring the process has clear timelines
  • All conflicts of interest are managed appropriately