POSH at Work
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act and Rules, 2013 (“Law”) mandates every Employer to “provide a safe working environment at the workplace which shall include safety from the persons coming into contact at the workplace” (Section 19 (a)).
All organizations (whether public or private) having 10 or more employees (whether permanent, temporary, ad-hoc, consultants, interns or contract workers irrespective of gender) are mandated under Law to comply with certain requirements laid down under the POSH Act. This Law also lays down the redressal mechanism wherein the aggrieved person can file a sexual harassment complaint with the Internal Committee of the organization.
Training & Awareness on POSH
Employees
All individuals working within the organization, including full-time, part-time, temporary, contract staff, interns, and volunteers.
Managers
Supervisors, team leads, department heads, and other leadership roles who oversee teams or departments and are responsible for managing people and day-to-day operations.
Internal Committee
A designated group formed within the organization to handle complaints of sexual harassment. This includes the Presiding Officer and other members, usually from different departments like HR, legal, or other relevant areas.
Train The Trainer
Trainers or facilitators responsible for delivering POSH training within the organization. This could include senior managers, HR professionals, or external experts who train other employees and staff on POSH laws and policies.