Nashik BPO Termination: Seven Employees Fired Over Sexual Harassment Allegations
Nashik BPO sexual harassment case: 7 accused employees sacked; HR manager under scrutiny
Hindustan Times
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In Nashik, Maharashtra, a BPO firm has terminated seven employees accused of sexual harassment and related offenses. The HR manager is also under scrutiny for failing to act on complaints. Authorities are investigating the company's compliance with the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act following multiple FIRs filed by victims.
- 01Seven employees terminated for alleged sexual harassment and rape.
- 02The HR manager is under investigation for inaction on complaints.
- 03Nine junior employees filed separate FIRs against the accused.
- 04The company has an Internal Complaints Committee that received no prior complaints.
- 05Police conducted a 40-day undercover operation to gather evidence.
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In Nashik, Maharashtra, management at a business process outsourcing (BPO) firm has terminated seven employees following allegations of rape, sexual harassment, and hurting religious sentiments. The HR manager, who is also implicated for not acting on a complaint, is currently in police remand. The terminations occurred after the employees were arrested on April 7, with six now in magisterial custody and one reportedly on the run. The company's Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) had not received any prior complaints regarding sexual harassment since the office opened in 2017. Authorities are investigating the firm's adherence to the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, focusing on how grievances were managed. In a proactive move, police conducted a 40-day undercover operation, which confirmed misconduct among the accused, leading to the filing of multiple FIRs by nine junior employees. The police commissioner, Sandeep Karnik, has been closely involved in the case, ensuring cooperation with the BPO management.
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The termination of these employees and the ongoing investigation may lead to a safer work environment for employees at the BPO and reinforce the importance of addressing sexual harassment in workplaces.
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