The total number of sexual harassment complaints at workplaces climbed up by 27% in the financial year ending March 2022 as compared with the previous year, according to data analysis compiled by anti-sexual harassment advisers, Complykaro.com.
Remote working has become a constant for millions of employees around the globe since the pandemic upended our lives nearly two years ago. As offices shifted to hybrid or fully remote settings, instances of sexual harassment have assumed new forms. Getting unwarranted requests for video calls at odd hours; inappropriate comments on co-worker’s appearance during video meetings; unsolicited/inappropriate communication through company messaging apps; and stalking colleagues on social media are instances of harassment in a virtual work setting.
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