"Rules are being amended to widen definition of 'sexual harassment' and 'workplace' to make working conditions even more conducive for women," the Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions told reporters at a press conference here.
However, he did not elaborate.
The new rules can bring in more clarity on various offences punishable under the law including implied or overt promise of preferential treatment in employment, implied or overt threat of detrimental treatment in employment and implied or overt threat about present or future employment status, official sources said.
The new law has under its ambit even domestic workers and agriculture labour, both from organised and unorganised sectors.