This is not an isolated incident. Day by day the frequency of such incidents is increasing. I feel pitty of being in this society where women are not given any respect. As far as women are concered they become totally helpless in such situations. What else we, the men could do? Just to regret for whatever had happend.
The employment sitation has so changed that even women are forced to stay back in the office late night. We have specific provisions in labour enactments regarding time of employment of women underwhich women are not supposed to work during night. Even the amendment made in this regard in the Factories Act also says that the employer should take all necessary steps to ensure safety of women employees employed during night. It is the primary responsibility of the employer to see that women employees reach home safe after their work. But who follows all these ???
To be of safer side, it is better if before steping out of the office at odd time to make a ring to house or a friend and wait for some one to come and pick. Though it sounds to be impractical, I prefer that ladies be alert and donot enter into any share riksha or taxi.
Thanks for sharing and may such thing donot repeat.
Madhu..K
The employment sitation has so changed that even women are forced to stay back in the office late night. We have specific provisions in labour enactments regarding time of employment of women underwhich women are not supposed to work during night. Even the amendment made in this regard in the Factories Act also says that the employer should take all necessary steps to ensure safety of women employees employed during night. It is the primary responsibility of the employer to see that women employees reach home safe after their work. But who follows all these ???
To be of safer side, it is better if before steping out of the office at odd time to make a ring to house or a friend and wait for some one to come and pick. Though it sounds to be impractical, I prefer that ladies be alert and donot enter into any share riksha or taxi.
Thanks for sharing and may such thing donot repeat.
Madhu..K