A safe and respectful workplace begins with awareness and education. Our employee-centric POSH training programs are crafted to equip your workforce with the knowledge to identify, prevent, and report workplace harassment effectively.
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, or POSH Act, came into force on December 9, 2013. The Act was passed by the Parliament and received the President's assent on April 23, 2013. The Ministry of Women and Child Development notified December 9, 2013, as the effective date for the POSH Act. The Act was published in the Gazette of India as Act no. 14 of 2013
Under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act), it is legally required to conduct awareness programs and training sessions for employees.
Organizations should conduct POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) awareness training at least once a year, and ideally more frequently, to ensure employees are regularly updated on the law and company policies
POSH training is recommended for:
It is advisable to conduct POSH awareness training at least once a year for all employees. New joinees should be oriented as part of their onboarding process, and refresher sessions can be held periodically.
A comprehensive POSH training typically includes:
The Internal Committee (IC) is responsible for:
Yes. As per the POSH Act, any office or unit with 10 or more employees must constitute an Internal Committee to handle complaints locally and promptly.
The POSH Act specifically protects women from sexual harassment at the workplace. However, organizations are encouraged to adopt gender-neutral policies to address harassment complaints from any gender through internal grievance redressal mechanisms.
Non-compliance with the POSH Act can lead to:
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