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POSH Act, 2013

Understanding the POSH Act, 2013: What Every Employer Must Know  Workplace safety is not just a moral obligation — it is a statutory responsibility under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (“POSH Act”). …

Internal Committee (IC): Common Mistakes That Can Invalidate an Inquiry 

The Internal Committee plays a crucial role in ensuring procedural fairness. However, many organisations unknowingly commit procedural errors.  Common Mistakes  1️⃣ Improper Constitution of IC Not appointing an external member or incorrect gender representation.  2️⃣ Bias or Conflict of Interest Committee members having reporting…

Sexual Harassment in the Digital Workplace: A Growing Concern 

With hybrid and remote work becoming common, workplace boundaries have extended beyond physical offices.  Digital Harassment Includes:  Late-night inappropriate messages  Unwelcome video calls  Sharing offensive content  Repeated personal comments on chats  Recording meetings without consent  Does POSH Apply to Virtual…

Leadership Accountability Under the POSH Act 

POSH compliance is not only an HR function — it is a leadership responsibility.  Role of Senior Management  Leaders must:  Promote zero tolerance culture  Ensure fair inquiry mechanisms  Avoid retaliation against complainants  Allocate resources for training  Employer Liability  If an…