POSH stands for Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace. It refers to the Indian law enacted as the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, which mandates organizations to prevent and address workplace sexual harassment.
Every organization in India employing 10 or more employees—including private companies, startups, NGOs, educational institutions, hospitals, and government bodies—must comply with the POSH Act.
An Internal Committee (IC) is a mandatory body that every eligible organization must constitute to receive and redress complaints of sexual harassment.
It must include:
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Yes. The Act mandates employers to:
Sexual harassment includes:
It also includes creating a hostile work environment.
Yes. The POSH Act applies regardless of hierarchy. Complaints can be filed against colleagues, managers, directors, or even the employer.
A complaint must be filed within 3 months from the date of the incident.
The IC may extend this by another 3 months if sufficient cause is shown.
The Internal Committee:
The entire process must generally be completed within 90 days.
Yes. The Act strictly mandates confidentiality. Disclosure of identities, complaint details, or proceedings is punishable under law.
Non-compliance may result in:
Yes. Even startups with 10 or more employees must constitute an IC and conduct training. Early compliance protects organizational culture and reduces legal risk.
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