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Press release on Sexual Harassment Electronic Box (SHe-Box) Portal - a digital governance initiative for effective implementation of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013

Central published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: central-press-release-on-sexual-harassment-electronic-box-she-box-portal-a-digital-governance-initiative-for-effective-implementat) on 2026-04-01, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of this notification is to facilitate a safe and efficient mechanism for reporting and addressing sexual harassment complaints in the workplace, promoting a secure and respectful work environment for women.

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Gazette ID central-press-release-on-sexual-harassment-electronic-box-she-box-portal-a-digital-governance-initiative-for-effective-implementat
Category Labour Code
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Statutory Compliance Summary

Action Required

Employers must ensure that they have a functional internal complaints committee in place and that all employees are aware of the SHe-Box portal and the procedure for filing complaints. They must also take necessary steps to prevent and address sexual harassment in the workplace.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
All

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013

Compliance Impact

Action RequiredEmployers must ensure that they have a functional internal complaints committee in place and that all employees are aware of the SHe-Box portal and the procedure for filing complaints. They must also take necessary steps to prevent and address sexual harassment in the workplace.

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to facilitate a safe and efficient mechanism for reporting and addressing sexual harassment complaints in the workplace, promoting a secure and respectful work environment for women.

Summary

The Central Government has introduced the Sexual Harassment Electronic Box (SHe-Box) Portal, a digital governance initiative aimed at effective implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013. This portal is designed to provide a secure and confidential platform for women to report instances of sexual harassment at the workplace.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (central-press-release-on-sexual-harassment-electronic-box-she-box-portal-a-digital-governance-initiative-for-effective-implementat)?
Central issued this notification, published on 2026-04-01.
What is Gazette Notification central-press-release-on-sexual-harassment-electronic-box-she-box-portal-a-digital-governance-initiative-for-effective-implementat about?
The purpose of this notification is to facilitate a safe and efficient mechanism for reporting and addressing sexual harassment complaints in the workplace, promoting a secure and respectful work environment for women.
Where can I find the official PDF for this notification?
The official notification is published by the respective State Government and is linked directly from this page for your reference and download.
What compliance action is required under Gazette Notification central-press-release-on-sexual-harassment-electronic-box-she-box-portal-a-digital-governance-initiative-for-effective-implementat?
Employers must ensure that they have a functional internal complaints committee in place and that all employees are aware of the SHe-Box portal and the procedure for filing complaints. They must also take necessary steps to prevent and address sexual harassment in the workplace. No specific compliance deadline is specified in this notification.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification central-press-release-on-sexual-harassment-electronic-box-she-box-portal-a-digital-governance-initiative-for-effective-implementat?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Employer across the All sector(s).