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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is PoSH compliance?
PoSH compliance means following the rules of the Prevention of Sexual
Harassment (PoSH) Act. It includes steps like making a policy against sexual
harassment, forming an Internal Complaints Committee, and training employees.
What is PoSH compliance as per Companies Act 2013?
PoSH compliance, according to the Companies Act 2013, means that all companies
have to follow the PoSH Act. This includes:
• 1.Having a clear policy against sexual harassment.
• 2.Creating an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) to handle complaints.
• 3.Offering training and awareness programs about sexual harassment and
employees' rights.
• 4. Making sure the workplace is safe.
The goal is to prevent sexual harassment at work and ensure fair treatment of all
employees.
What is the legal requirement for PoSH?
The legal rules for PoSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) ask employers to do
several things. These ensure a workplace free from harassment. Here are the steps:
1. Make a Policy: The employer must have a clear policy against sexual
harassment. Everyone in the workplace should know about it.
2. Set up an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC): An ICC is needed in
workplaces with 10 or more workers. The ICC handles sexual harassment
complaints.
3. Create Awareness: Employers need to hold workshops and programs. These
educate workers about sexual harassment and their rights.
4. Handle Complaints: Employers need to have a safe way for workers to report
harassment. They must handle these complaints quickly and fairly.
5. Keep Things Confidential: The identities of people involved in a complaint must
be kept secret. This includes the person who made the complaint, the person the
complaint is about, any witnesses, and details of the complaint and its handling.
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6. Submit an Annual Report: The ICC must make a yearly report. It should include
the number of complaints and how they were handled. The employer and the
District Officer must receive this report.
All workplaces must follow the PoSH Act. This includes all types of businesses
and all types of workers, whether they are permanent, temporary, or contract
workers.
What is the compliance checklist under the PoSH Act?
The PoSH Act checklist involves:
1. Making a clear policy against sexual harassment.
2. Forming a committee to handle complaints.
3.Training employees about harassment and their rights.
4. Reporting harassment cases.
5. Keeping the workplace safe.
What are the PoSH Act basics?
The basics of the PoSH Act are:
1. It aims to stop sexual harassment at work.
2. It tells what duties employers have
3. It explains employees' rights.
4. It gives a process for handling complaints.
What are the three major elements of the PoSH Act?
The three major elements of the PoSH Act are prevention, prohibition, and
redressal of sexual harassment at the workplace.
Who is responsible for the PoSH Act?
The employer or the person in charge of managing the workplace is responsible for
enforcing the PoSH Act.
Is the PoSH committee mandatory?
Yes, forming an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) under the PoSH Act is
mandatory for workplaces with 10 or more employees.
