COMPLAINT MECHANISM: EMPOWERING VOICES, ENSURING JUSTICE:
Filing a Complaint: The aggrieved individual must submit a written complaint to the ICC within three months of the incident. Complaints can also be sent via email to [email protected].
Confidentiality: The Identity of the complainant, respondent, and witnesses shall be kept confidential.
Assistance: If the complainant cannot write the complaint, they can record audio about the incident, and they may seek assistance from a member of the ICC.
Witness Protection and Anti-Retaliation Measures: The organization is committed to protecting the rights, dignity, and safety of individuals involved in sexual harassment complaint processes. Witness protection and anti-retaliation measures are critical to ensuring a fair, transparent, and supportive investigation mechanism that encourages reporting without fear of professional or personal consequences.
Comprehensive Witness Protection Protocols:
- Confidentiality Safeguards
- Absolute protection of witness identities
- Restricted access to investigation documents
- Secure communication channels
- Prevention of information leakage
- Anonymity preservation throughout the investigation process
Anti-Retaliation Measures: Organizational Commitment: The company adopts a zero-tolerance approach towards retaliation against complainants, witnesses, or individuals supporting the investigation process. Retaliation is considered a serious misconduct that will result in immediate disciplinary action.
Key Anti-Retaliation Provisions:
- Prohibition of direct or indirect retaliatory actions
- Protection from professional disadvantages
- Preservation of career progression opportunities
- Immediate intervention against potential victimization
- Continuous monitoring of workplace interactions