Author(s):
Amrita Todarwal, Abha Toshniwal, Sanjay Jain
Email(s):
amritatodarwal@gmail.com , abhabaser@gmail.com , sanjayjain811@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/2321-5763.2025.00001 
Address:
Amrita Todarwal, Abha Toshniwal, Sanjay Jain
Faculty, MHRM Program, UCCMS, MLSU, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 16,
Issue - 1,
Year - 2025
ABSTRACT:
In today's corporate world, sexual harassment continues to be a significant issue, highlighting the importance of effectively implementing Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) regulations. With the increasing corporate presence in tier 2 and 3 cities of India, it is crucial to evaluate how well employees in these areas understand and follow POSH regulations. This study aims to evaluate employees' awareness of POSH regulations and investigate the strategies employed by MSMEs in Rajasthan. The study seeks to gauge the level of understanding among employees regarding their rights and responsibilities under PoSH, their familiarity with reporting procedures for instances of sexual harassment, and their knowledge of the consequences for violating POSH regulations. Additionally, the study aims to explore the strategies adopted by MSMEs to implement and enforce POSH regulations. This entails examining the policies, procedures, and mechanisms implemented by these companies to stop, address, and report the incidents of such cases at workplaces. Ultimately, this study endeavours to provide insights for enhancing workplace safety and compliance across MSMEs in Rajasthan.
Cite this article:
Amrita Todarwal, Abha Toshniwal, Sanjay Jain. Evaluating Awareness and Implementation of Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Regulations: A Study of MSMEs in Rajasthan, India. Asian Journal of Management. 2025;16(1):1-6. doi: 10.52711/2321-5763.2025.00001
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Amrita Todarwal, Abha Toshniwal, Sanjay Jain. Evaluating Awareness and Implementation of Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Regulations: A Study of MSMEs in Rajasthan, India. Asian Journal of Management. 2025;16(1):1-6. doi: 10.52711/2321-5763.2025.00001 Available on: https://ajmjournal.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-16-1-1
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