• G. ALAKAMMAI
• APARNA KUMARI

This paper,” Beyond Compliance: Advanced Legal Approaches to Sexual Harassment Prevention and the Advancement of Workplace Equity for Gender and LGBTQIA+ Rights,” examines the legal and institutional approaches necessary to foster and embrace inclusive, harassment-free workplaces in India. It provides various meanings and interpretations of sexual harassment in the workplace, including the scope and application of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act, 2013 in addressing harassment. While the POSH Act has significantly advanced protections for women, it lacks inclusive provisions for the LGBTQIA+ community, underscoring a gap in ensuring equity across all gender employees. This paper offers insights into the advanced preventive measures adopted by organizations to foster proactive approaches beyond mere workplace compliance and enhance workplace safety. Additionally, the role of corporate policies is analysed, showing how far organizations can adopt anti-harassment policies and encourage inclusivity in the workplace. The paper also highlights the major challenges in implementing advanced workplace policies, including resistance to change, social stigma, and the complexity of enforcing such new policies across different organizations. This paper offers insights into the future scope of enhancing legal protections and workplace inclusivity in India, advocating for reforms that integrate LGBTQIA+ rights in the workplace.

Sexual Harassment Prevention, Workplace Equity, The POSH Act, 2013, LGBTQIA+ Rights, Corporate Policies

"BEYOND COMPLIANCE: ADVANCED LEGAL APPROACHES TO SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF WORKPLACE EQUITY FOR GENDER AND LGBTQ+ RIGHTS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 3, page no.92-106, March-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRGT06008.pdf

"BEYOND COMPLIANCE: ADVANCED LEGAL APPROACHES TO SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF WORKPLACE EQUITY FOR GENDER AND LGBTQ+ RIGHTS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 3, page no. pp92-106, March-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRGT06008.pdf