Under the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, 2013, every organisation with ten or more employees is required to constitute an Internal Committee to address complaints related to workplace sexual harassment. The law mandates that the Internal Committee must include an external member who has expertise in social work, legal knowledge, or experience in issues related to workplace harassment.
Our External Member Services provide organisations with qualified and experienced professionals who can serve as independent members of the Internal Committee. The presence of an external member ensures objectivity, neutrality, and adherence to legal procedures during complaint handling and inquiry proceedings.
By engaging an external member, organisations can strengthen the credibility and transparency of their internal complaint redressal mechanism.
The external member plays an important role in supporting the Internal Committee and ensuring that inquiries are conducted fairly and in accordance with the law.
Key responsibilities include:
Participating in Internal Committee meetings and proceedings
Providing guidance on the legal provisions of the POSH Act
Assisting in the complaint handling and inquiry process
Ensuring that principles of natural justice are followed
Supporting the committee in evaluating evidence and statements
Assisting in drafting inquiry findings and recommendations
The external member also helps ensure that the process remains unbiased and transparent.
Having a qualified external member in the Internal Committee provides several benefits for organisations.
An independent external member helps organisations maintain transparency and confidence in the inquiry process.
We support organisations by providing:
Our approach ensures that Internal Committees operate effectively and in alignment with the POSH Act.
Our external member services are suitable for:
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