1. Maternity Leave
Paid time off for women workers during pregnancy and childbirth to support their health and well-being.
2. Sexual Harassment
Unwanted behavior or conduct that creates a hostile, intimidating, or offensive work environment, affecting an employee's dignity or well-being.
3. Equal Pay
The principle of ensuring that men and women are paid the same wage for performing equal work, promoting fairness in compensation.
4. Factories Act
Legislation designed to improve the safety, health, and welfare of factory workers by regulating working conditions and workplace standards.
5. Minimum Wage
The lowest wage rate legally set by the government, which employers must pay workers, ensuring a basic standard of living.
6. Discrimination
Unjust or prejudicial treatment of individuals based on characteristics such as gender, race, age, or other protected factors.
7. Workplace Safety
Measures and practices implemented to ensure that the work environment is free from hazards and that employees are protected from accidents or injuries.
8. Gender Equality
The state in which individuals have equal access to rights, opportunities, and resources, irrespective of their gender.
9. Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)
A workplace committee established to address and resolve issues of sexual harassment, providing a platform for employees to report grievances.
10. Workplace Harassment
Any unwelcome, inappropriate behavior, or conduct in the workplace that intimidates, threatens, or harms an employee.