POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) compliance is a critical legal and ethical requirement for all organizations under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. As a compliance company we offer POSH services enables to help your establishments to create safe, inclusive, and legally compliant workplaces.
POSH stands for Prevention of Sexual Harassment at the workplace. The need for such a law was highlighted by the Vishaka Guidelines, laid down by the Supreme Court of India in 1997, following the Bhanwari Devi case, a social worker who faced gang rape while trying to prevent child marriage.
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (commonly known as the POSH Act) was enacted in India and came into force on December 9, 2013.
It ensures a safe and secure work environment for women, which is free from sexual harassment.
Organizations with 10 or more employees must comply with the POSH Act, including setting up an Internal Committee (IC) to handle complaints.
Encourages gender equality and women's participation in the workforce by addressing one of the key deterrents—harassment.
Companies with robust POSH policies demonstrate ethical behavior, enhancing brand image and fostering employee trust.
Non-compliance can lead to penalties, including fines and loss of business licenses in extreme cases.
Organizations are required to set up ICs where employees can safely report complaints.
For unorganized sectors or workplaces with fewer than 10 employees, District Officers must form Local Committees to handle cases.
Employers must conduct awareness programs and sensitization workshops for employees and IC members.
Several states and government departments offer online portals
