The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 provides the statutory framework concerning sexual harassment at the workplace in India. The Ministry of Women and Child Development publishes the Act, Rules and related Handbook.
Our practice undertakes legal work relating to workplace POSH requirements, including Policy Documentation, Internal Committee support, Employee Awareness and compliance-related matters.
Areas of Work
The scope may include:
- POSH policy drafting
- Internal Committee support
- Employee awareness programmes
- Internal Committee training
- Compliance reviews
- Annual reporting assistance
Internal Committee
Organisations covered by the applicable legal framework may have requirements concerning the constitution and functioning of an Internal Committee.
Legal support may include consideration of relevant documentation, procedures and related requirements.
Awareness and Training
Awareness and training may form part of an organisation's workplace compliance framework. Training requirements may differ depending on the participants and their roles within the organisation.
Compliance Review
A review may consider the organisation's existing policies, documentation and processes in relation to applicable POSH requirements.
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