Policies & Guidelines

Please read the following policies carefully to understand the terms, responsibilities, and guidelines applicable to Edyunay World.

1. Quality Assurance Policy

1.1 Purpose

The purpose of this Quality Assurance Policy is to establish a framework for ensuring the delivery of high-quality educational products and services by Edyunay. This policy outlines the principles, responsibilities, and processes that govern our commitment to meeting and exceeding the expectations of our users.

1.2 Scope

This policy applies to all aspects of Edyunay’s operations, including the development, implementation, and support of EdTech products, services, and related processes.

1.3 Principles

Customer Focus: We are committed to understanding and meeting the needs of our learners. Continuous feedback from learners will be actively sought and used to enhance our products and services.

Continuous Improvement: Quality improvement is an ongoing process. We will regularly review and improve our processes, course curriculum, and delivery to ensure they meet or exceed industry standards and learner expectations.

Employee Involvement: All employees are responsible for quality assurance. We encourage a culture of ownership, where each team member is actively involved in identifying and addressing quality issues.

Transparency and Accountability: We will maintain transparency in our processes and take accountability for the quality of our courses and services. Clear lines of responsibility will be established at all levels of the organization.

Adherence to Standards: We will adhere to industry/authoritative body standards and best practices in course development and delivery. Compliance with relevant regulations and laws will be a priority.

1.4 Trainer Recruitment Policy

Purpose

The purpose of this Trainer Recruitment Policy is to establish a comprehensive framework for the recruitment and selection of qualified and experienced trainers for Edyunay. This policy outlines the principles, processes, and responsibilities that govern our commitment to hiring trainers who align with our educational objectives and values.

Scope

This policy applies to all aspects of the trainer recruitment process at Edyunay, including job advertising, application procedures, selection criteria, and onboarding.

Principles

Educational Expertise: We seek trainers who possess a deep understanding of the subject matter they will be teaching and who stay current with industry trends and advancements.

Pedagogical Skill: Trainers must demonstrate effective teaching methodologies, a commitment to learner engagement, and the ability to adapt teaching styles to various learning needs.

Technological Proficiency: As an EdTech company, we require trainers to be proficient in the use of relevant educational technologies and tools to enhance the learning experience.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment. Trainers should demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in their teaching practices.

Continuous Professional Development: Trainers are expected to engage in ongoing professional development to enhance their skills, stay updated on educational best practices, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our programs.

1.4.1 Recruitment Process

Job Posting: Clear and detailed job postings will be created, outlining the qualifications, responsibilities, and expectations for the position.

Application Review: Applications will be reviewed by a designated recruitment team to ensure alignment with the specified qualifications and requirements.

Interviews and Assessments: Shortlisted candidates will undergo a comprehensive interview process, including subject-specific assessments, to evaluate their teaching skills, subject knowledge, and compatibility with our organizational culture.

Reference Checks: Reference checks will be conducted to verify the candidate's previous teaching experience and performance.

Onboarding and Training: Successful candidates will undergo a thorough onboarding process, including training on our EdTech platforms, policies, and procedures.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Edyunay is an equal opportunity employer. We actively promote diversity and inclusion and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

Confidentiality

All information obtained during the recruitment process will be treated with the utmost confidentiality, in compliance with relevant data protection and privacy laws.

Continuous Evaluation

We will regularly evaluate and refine our trainer recruitment processes to ensure they remain effective, fair, and aligned with our educational goals.

This Trainer Recruitment Policy reflects our commitment to selecting highly qualified and dedicated trainers who contribute to the success of our educational programs and the overall mission of Edyunay.

1.5 Responsibilities

Top Management: Top management is responsible for establishing and communicating the quality policy, providing necessary resources, and demonstrating leadership in promoting a culture of quality.

Quality Assurance Team: The Quality Assurance Team will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS). They will conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards as per ISO and course certifying bodies.

Development Teams: Development teams are responsible for following established processes, conducting thorough testing, and delivering products that meet or exceed quality standards.

Customer Support Teams: Customer support teams are responsible for gathering customer feedback, addressing issues promptly, and collaborating with development teams to implement improvements.

1.6 Processes

Product Development: Rigorous testing will be conducted at every stage of product development, including course changes as per universal certifying body standards, training, and implementation. Regular customer reviews and training improvisations will be implemented.

Customer Feedback and Support: Customer feedback will be actively collected through surveys, reviews, and direct communication channels. Support teams will address issues promptly and provide solutions.

Continuous Monitoring and Improvement: Key performance indicators (KPIs) of the trainers will be monitored regularly, and lessons learned from each project will be used to continuously improve processes.

1.7 Training and Development

Employees will receive training on quality standards, best practices, and the proper use of tools and methodologies to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality products and services.

1.8 Review and Revision

This Quality Assurance Policy will be reviewed annually by top management and updated as necessary to reflect changes in the organization, industry standards, or regulatory requirements.

1.9 Communication

This policy will be communicated to all employees, stakeholders, and other interested parties to ensure understanding and compliance.

This Quality Assurance Policy reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional EdTech solutions, fostering a culture of quality, and continuously improving our products and services.

2. Trainee Policy

  1. The trainee has the right to request change in trainer in case of the following reasons:
    • More frequent class rescheduling by the trainer.
    • More frequent absence of the trainer.
    • Non-punctuality of the trainer.
  2. If the trainer is late for the class or does not join within 5 minutes of the class timing the trainee has the right to refuse to attend the class and ask for a rescheduled class. In that case they can mail on support@edyunay.com.
  3. Alternatively if the trainer joins late for the class and the trainee continues with the class, the trainer will extend the class timing or will compensate with extra classes in the consecutive classes.
  4. The company will require upto 96 working hours to arrange an alternative/replacement trainer in case of group classes and upto 150 working hours for one on one classes.
  5. The request for change/replacement trainer will be considered in the discretion of the quorum of the class strength in group classes ie; 60% of the total members of the batch.
  6. For the entire duration of his/her association with Edyunay, the trainee is expected to respond promptly on calls, WhatsApp and emails (based on the contact details provided by the trainee to the Company).
  7. If the Company is not able to serve the trainee in any way due to the delay in responding from the trainee’s side, the Company will not be liable for the loss of time/classes or any other inconvenience caused to the trainee.
  8. If the trainee is found to have taken classes with the trainer on any alternative platform, he/she will be blacklisted and all of his/her ongoing bookings will be deemed invalid without providing any refund.
  9. The allocation of the trainers would be done by the company based on the availability and qualification of the trainer.
  10. In case of batch training if the trainee wishes to change the time and day preference of the class it can be done only at the discretion of the batch quorum. That is 90 % of the class strength.
  11. Although the trainee can share their trainer preference, the company does not fully ensure the same trainer assigned for the course.
  12. On grounds of privacy policy, the trainees are strictly prohibited from sharing or asking for contact details and other personal details from the trainers and vice versa.
  13. If the trainee joins the class late, the company is under no obligation to compensate for the lost time and the class will end at the scheduled time.
  14. In case the trainee discontinues with the class due to personal/genuine reason they can transfer the remaining classes to a family member/friend and send the details to the company at support@edyunay.com. In no case a refund will be entertained by the company.
  15. While the company will try its best, it may not always be possible for a single trainer to complete all the classes for a given trainee and sometimes the trainer might have to discontinue due to personal or medical reasons.
  16. The batches will start only as per the Company’s internal Calendar and although the trainee can send requests for another/additional batch 96 hours prior to the proposed class start date by sending the mail to support@edyunay.com.
  17. It is the trainee’s responsibility to highlight to the Company via mail at support@edyunay.com if the trainees are not satisfied with the speed or coverage of topics by the trainer or if the trainer is not delivering the entire duration of the class.
  18. In case the trainer is repeating the topic covered (other than planned revision) the trainee has to inform immediately by mailing at support@edyunay.com.

3. Refund Policy

At Edyunay, we are committed to delivering exceptional educational experiences to our users. This Refund Policy outlines the terms and conditions regarding refunds for our products and services.

3.1 Student Eligibility for Refund

Refund requests will be considered within 10 days from the date of purchase or enrollment.

To qualify for a refund, users must provide a valid reason for their request.

3.2 Registration Fees

Non-Refundable: The registration fee is non refundable under any circumstance. This fee cover administrative cost and secures your place in the course.

3.3 Company Valid Reasons for Refund

  1. Technical issues: If the classes experience technical malfunctions that significantly hinder the learning experience.
  2. In the event of cancellation of the course by the company.

3.4 Non-Eligibility for Refund

  1. Refund requests submitted after the specified timeframe will not be considered.
  2. Users who have accessed or started the classes and recorded sessions will not be eligible for a refund.
  3. Dissatisfaction with content, features, or quality that were accurately described at the time of purchase.

3.5 Refund Request Process

  1. Users must submit a refund request through support@edyunay.com.
  2. The request should include the student’s name, contact information, date of purchase, and a detailed explanation of the reason for the refund.
  3. Refund requests will be reviewed within 15 working days.
  4. If approved, refunds will be processed using the online payment method.

3.6 Refund Amount

  1. The refund amount will be the original purchase price, excluding any discounts or promotions applied at the time of purchase.

3.7 Contact Information

For refund inquiries or assistance, please contact our customer support at support@edyunay.com.

3.8 Policy Changes

Edyunay reserves the right to update or modify this Refund Policy. Any changes will be effective immediately and communicated through our website.

By engaging with our educational products and services, users agree to abide by the terms set forth in this Refund Policy. We are dedicated to continuous improvement and appreciate your trust in Edyunay.

Thank you for choosing us as your educational partner.

4. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

4.1 Disclaimer of Warranties

4.1.1 General Disclaimer

Edyunay World (“the Company”, “we”, “our”, “us”) provides all information, content, products, and services on this website and related digital platforms on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Company disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, reliability, title, and non-infringement;
  • warranties arising from course of dealing, usage, or trade practice;
  • any representation that our website, application, or services will meet your specific requirements or expectations.

4.1.2 Service Availability

We do not warrant that our website, servers, content, or communications sent by us are free of viruses, malware, or other harmful components, or that the operation of the platform will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. Temporary service interruptions may occur due to system maintenance, upgrades, or circumstances beyond our control.

4.1.3 Educational and Informational Nature of Services

All information, content, advice, and materials provided through Edyunay World are intended solely for general educational and informational purposes. While we make reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy and relevance, we make no warranties regarding the completeness, timeliness, or suitability of such materials for any particular purpose or user. Users must exercise discretion and independent judgment when relying on such materials.

4.1.4 Third-Party Services and Links

The website may contain links to or integrations with third-party websites, tools, or services, including but not limited to external payment gateways (such as Cashfree). Edyunay World does not control, endorse, or assume any responsibility for the content, terms, or operations of such third parties. Accessing or using third-party services shall be entirely at your own risk.

4.1.5 Technology and Security

Although Edyunay World employs reasonable security measures to safeguard user data and online transactions, we do not warrant that the website or related systems are completely secure or immune from unauthorized access, cyberattacks, or breaches. Users are advised to maintain appropriate security software and precautions on their own devices.

4.1.6 Employment and Placement Disclaimer

Participation in any Edyunay World course, program, or training does not guarantee employment, placement, promotion, or any specific job outcome. All outcomes depend on multiple factors including the user’s own effort, skill level, and external market conditions.

4.1.7 User Responsibility

You acknowledge that your use of the website, content, and services is entirely at your own risk. Edyunay World shall not be responsible for any damages or consequences arising from reliance on or use of any information, products, or services obtained through our platform.

4.2 Limitation of Liability

4.2.1 General Limitation

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Edyunay World, its affiliates, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, goodwill, revenue, business interruption, or other intangible losses resulting from:

  • the use of or inability to use our website or services;
  • unauthorized access to or alteration of user transmissions or data;
  • statements or conduct of any third party on our platform;
  • any other matter relating to our website, products, or services.

4.2.2 No Liability for Third-Party Services

Edyunay World shall not be liable for any issues, losses, or damages arising out of or in connection with third-party websites, content, or payment gateways (including Cashfree) that are linked to or integrated with our platform. Transactions conducted through such third-party services are governed by their respective terms and policies, and any dispute must be resolved directly with the concerned provider.

4.2.3 Financial Transactions

While Edyunay World employs secure third-party payment processors for online transactions, we do not control and are not responsible for their operations or any transaction errors, unauthorized access, or data breaches. Users are advised to verify payment details before proceeding with transactions.

4.2.4 Cap on Liability

In no event shall Edyunay World’s total aggregate liability for any claim arising from or related to the use of our website, products, or services—whether in contract, tort (including negligence), or otherwise—exceed the total amount paid by the user to Edyunay World for the specific service giving rise to such claim.

4.2.5 No Indirect or Consequential Damages

Under no circumstances shall Edyunay World be liable for any indirect, punitive, incidental, consequential, or special damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

4.2.6 Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This limitation of liability shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising hereunder shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts situated in New Delhi, India.

4.2.7 Acknowledgment

By using our website, platform, or payment facilities, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the above Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability. You further agree that your use of the platform is voluntary and entirely at your own risk.

5. POSH Policy — Prevention of Sexual Harassment

Effective Date: 20 July 2022

This Policy is applicable and comes into force from 20th of July 2022.

5.1 Purpose

To create and maintain safe work environment, free from sexual harassment & discrimination for all its employees. Establish guidelines as per the guidelines of “The Sexual harassment of women at workplace (prevention, prohibition & redressal) Act, 2013.

5.2 Scope

EDYUNAY WORLD (hereinafter referred as “Institution”) aims to adopt zero tolerance conduct against any kind of Sexual Harassment or discrimination caused by any employee during their tenure in INSTITUTION towards any other person being an employee of INSTITUTION, Trainee, Trainor, Counselor and Contractor in Company premises or elsewhere in India or abroad.

5.3 Applicability

All employees of INSTITUTION, Trainee and Contractor of the Company.

5.4 Definitions

I. Aggrieved Women

As per Sec 2 (a)(i) means, a woman, of any age whether employed or not, who alleges to have been subjected to any act of sexual harassment by the Respondent.

II. Employee of INSTITUTION

Includes person carrying out any work on behalf of INSTITUTION and may have been hired as Permanent, Temporary, Contracted or on Retainer Ship Basis, part-time basis etc., either directly or indirectly or through vendor organization. Including a contractor, whether remuneration or not, whether the terms of employment are expressed or implied and also includes a Co-worker, a contract worker, probationer, Trainor, Counselor or called by any other such name.

III. Respondent

Employees or Trainee against whom the complaint has been filed.

IV. Sexual Harassment

Harassment of a Female/Male employee or Trainee consisting of:

a) An unwanted conduct with sexual undertones if it occurs or which is persistent and which demeans, humiliates, or creates an intimidating environment or is calculated to induce submission by actual or threatened adverse consequences and includes any one or more or all of the following unwelcome acts or behavior (whether directly or by implication), as per sec 2(n) of the Act, namely:

  • Any unwelcome physical, verbal or nonverbal conduct of sexual nature;
  • A demand or request for sexual favours;
  • Physical contact and advances;
  • Making sexually colored remarks; or
  • Showing pornography.

b) Any one (or more than one or all) of the following circumstances, if it occurs or is present in relation or connected with any behavior that has explicit or implicit sexual undertones:

  • implied or explicit promise of preferential treatment as quid pro quo for sexual favours;
  • implied or explicit threat of detrimental treatment in the conduct of work;
  • implied or explicit threat about her present or future status of the person concerned;
  • creating an intimidating offensive or hostile learning environment;
  • humiliating treatment likely to affect the health, safety, dignity or physical integrity of the person concerned.

V. Trainee

A person under the process of admission or duly admitted and pursuing a program of study from INSTITUTION.

VI. Third Party Harassment

Refers to a situation where sexual harassment occurs as a result of an act or omission by any third party or outsider, who is not an Employee or a Trainee of INSTITUTION, but a visitor to INSTITUTION in some other capacity or for some other purpose or reason.

VII. Workplace

It includes:

  • Any department, organization, undertaking, establishment, enterprise, Institution, office, branch or unit which is established, owned, controlled wholly or substantially financed by funds provided directly or indirectly by or in the name of EDYUNAY WORLD.
  • Any Place, whether residential or not, used for training or other activities relating thereof in INSTITUTION.
  • Any place of work and shall include any place where the employee, Trainee or the respondent visits in connection with his/her work, during the course of his/her employment/contract/engagement with INSTITUTION, including transportation provided.

5.5 Policy Guidelines

Sexual Harassment shall include but not limit to:

  • Physical Contact & Sexual advances
  • Demand or request for sexual favors;
  • Sexually-colored remarks;
  • Showing pornography;
  • Any other unwelcome physical, verbal or non-verbal or written conduct of a sexual nature.

5.6 Responsibilities of Institution

  1. Wherever required, appropriately subsume the spirit of the above definitions in its policy and regulation on prevention and prohibition of sexual harassment against the employees and the Trainees, and, modify its rules and regulations in consonance with the requirement of the POSH Regulations.
  2. Publicly notify the provisions against sexual harassment and ensure their wide dissemination.
  3. Organize training programs or as the case may be, workshops for the Employees and Trainees, to sensitize them and ensure knowledge and awareness of the rights, entitlements and responsibilities enshrined in the Act.
  4. Act decisively against all gender-based violence perpetrated against employees and Trainees of all sexes recognizing that primarily women employees and Trainees and some male Trainees and Trainees of the third gender are vulnerable to many forms of sexual harassment and humiliation and exploitation.
  5. Publicly commit itself to a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual harassment.
  6. Reinforce its commitment to making its Institution free from discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual assault at all levels.
  7. Create awareness about what constitutes sexual harassment including hostile environment and quid pro quo harassment.
  8. Include in its prospectus and display prominently at conspicuous places or Notice Boards, the penalty and consequences of sexual harassment and make all sections of the Institutional community aware of the information on the mechanism put in place of redressal of complaints pertaining to sexual harassment, contact details of member of Internal Complaints Committee, complaints procedure and so on.
  9. Inform employees and Trainees of the recourse available to them if they are victims of sexual harassment.
  10. Organize regular orientation or training programs for the members of the ICC to deal with complaints, steer the process of settlements or conciliations etc. with sensitivity.
  11. Proactively move to curb all forms of harassment of employees and Trainees whether it is from those in a dominant power or hierarchical relationship within Institution or owing to intimate partner violence or from peers or from elements outside of geographical limits of Institution.
  12. Be responsible to bring the guilty of sexual harassment against its employees and Trainees to book and initiate all proceedings as required by law and also put in place mechanisms and redressal systems like the ICC to curb and prevent sexual harassment on its camp.
  13. Treat sexual harassment as a misconduct under service rules and initiate actions for misconduct if the respondent is an employee.
  14. Treat sexual harassment as a violation of the disciplinary rules (leading up to Suspension and expulsion of Course), if the respondent is a Trainee.
  15. Ensure compliance with the provisions of POSH Act, including appointment of ICC.
  16. Monitor the timely submission of reports by the ICC.
  17. Prepare an annual status report with details on the numbers of cases filed and their disposal and submit the same to The Sole Proprietor of the Institution.

5.7 Grievance Mechanism

Procedure to Register Complaints

A complaint shall be submitted through email to hr@edyunay.com or can be discussed during the meeting with any member of the Internal Committee mentioned herein within 3 months of occurrence of an act of Sexual Harassment.

Any aggrieved Woman employee or Trainee including male Trainee and Trainee of the third gender may submit in writing or online a complaint of sexual harassment at workplace to the ICC, along with supporting documents and the names and addresses of the witnesses, within a period of three months from the date of incident and in case of series of incident, within a period of three months from the date of the last incident.

If the respondent is direct supervisor of the complainant, or person influencing the career growth of the complainant, the reporting structure will be changed till the time the enquiry is completed.

Provided, ICC, for the reasons to be accorded in writing may extend the time limit not exceeding three months, if it is satisfied that the circumstances were such which prevented the person from filing a complaint within the said period.

Friends, Relatives, Colleagues, Co-students, Psychologist, or any other associate or legal heir of the victim may file the complaint in situations where the aggrieved person is unable to make a complaint on account of physical or mental incapacity or death.

5.8 Internal Committee

Each complaint of Sexual Harassment shall be dealt with utmost confidentiality and urgency by an Internal committee consisting of:

  • Presiding Officer: Sole Proprietor
  • Internal Member: 1 member (Employee of the Institution)
  • External Member: 2 member (Legal expert & NGO)

Initial Internal Enquiry

Within 3 working days, the internal committee shall commence Official Internal Enquiry by:

  • informing the said complaint to the respondent;
  • instructing to stop the alleged act of Sexual Harassment immediately;
  • informing not to reach out to the complainant directly or indirectly;
  • asking an immediate explanation from him/her to the same.

Within 5 working days from the receipt of original complaint, the designated person shall respond in writing to the complainant informing him/her about the initial steps taken by INSTITUTION in order to stop the alleged act(s).

Within 10 days from receipt of the complaint, the Internal committee shall record and accordingly communicate in writing to the complainant and the Respondent, its prima facie findings, upon giving the concerned parties a fair and due opportunity to represent themselves and upon conducting fact finding, truth verification and counseling sessions with persons involved in alleged act(s).

A complaint will be closed no later than one month from receipt of complaint by recording the decisions of the internal committee, accordingly informing to the complainant and the Respondent of the same.

Employees are duty bound to assist in investigative steps, employees’ wholehearted participation shall be mandatory in this regard. Whistleblowers shall be protected from exposure, retaliation or hostility.

Within 2 working days from receipt of prima facie findings or the charges, if the complainant or the Respondent is dissatisfied with the decision of internal committee, she or he may appeal specifying the reasons in writing to CEO.

Within 15 working days from the receipt, the appeal shall be finally disposed of by written communication to the said party. The decision of CEO shall be final and cannot be appealed.

5.9 Redressal

  1. An amicable resolution of the complaint is possible only with the written consent of the complainant.
  2. Within 24 hours of closing the case file, the internal committee shall present the same to and inform its decision to the CEO.
  3. In case of decision establishing the offence of Sexual Harassment of the complainant, within 10 working days, the internal committee shall Award Penalties POSH Act.
  4. The position of the offender and the criticality of the position occupied by the offender shall not be any hindrance to the disciplinary action taken against the offender.
  5. The disciplinary action that shall be commensurate with the nature of the gravity of the offence, shall include but not limited to:
    • Warning
    • Written apology from offender
    • Bond of good behavior
    • Transfer
    • Debarring from supervisory duties
    • Denial of employee benefits like increments/promotion/salary correction etc.
    • Cancellation of specific work Assignment
    • Suspension
    • Dismissal
  6. Annual report summarizing complaints and Redressal of Sexual harassment shall be prepared by designated person. The said report as well as all documents regarding Sexual Harassment complaints shall be in the custody of designated person and will be termed as ‘Strictly Confidential’.
  7. False and Malicious Complaint: When ICC arrives at a conclusion that the complaint made is malicious or false, or the evidences, documents produced are forged or misleading, it may recommend the Executive Authority to take such action as mentioned in the Punishment and Compensation clause, against the woman or the person who has made false compliant or produced forged document. The actions recommended by ICC in such cases, should be similar to the ones proposed for the respondent.

Malicious Intent

Malicious intent must be clearly established through a separate inquiry. Malicious intent on the part of the complainant shall not be established without any inquiry, in accordance with the procedure prescribed, conducted before any action is recommended.

5.10 Responsibility of ICC

The ICC shall:

  1. Provide mechanisms of dispute redressal and dialogue to anticipate and address issues through just and fair conciliation without undermining complainant’s rights, and minimize the need for purely punitive approaches that will lead to further resentment, alienation or violence.
  2. Protect the safety of the complainant by not divulging the person’s identity, and provide the mandatory relief by way of sanctioned leave or relaxation of attendance requirement or transfer to another department or supervisor as required during the pendency of the complaint, or also provide for the transfer of the offender.
  3. Ensure that victims or witnesses are not victimized or discriminated against, while dealing with complaints of sexual harassment.
  4. Ensure prohibition of retaliation or adverse action against a covered individual because the Employee or the Trainee is engaged in protected activity.
  5. Provide assistance if an Employee or a Trainee chooses to file a complaint with the police.

5.11 Digital Communication & Proceedings

  1. All communications, documents and/or notices issued in electronic form in relation to the proceedings under this Policy shall be deemed to have been serviced on the respective parties, in accordance with the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act).
  2. The proceedings of the ICC under this Policy shall be conducted either in physical mode or virtual mode, as the facts and circumstances may require, in accordance with the provisions of the IT Act and the Committee shall ensure that such proceedings are conducted as per the requirements laid down by the Act.

5.12 Monitoring and Review

This Policy and Procedure will be reviewed whenever required from the date of implementation. Reviews will be initiated by the HR & Legal Department.

Where changes in employment legislation occur that directly affect this Policy, these will be reflected with immediate effect and communicated through HR.