However, the law does not clarify if this is additional leave or is to be adjusted against existing leave the woman is entitled to. The leave so granted to the aggrieved woman under this rule shall not be debited against the leave account". Some employers are concerned that this will encourage misuse of the sexual harassment law. "No internal inquiry committee can deny leave to women who face such harassment. According to the act, an internal complaints committee is to be set up at every workplace to deal with sexual harassment cases.

Source: The Telegraph July 15, 2016 21:33 UTC