Course Content
PoSH Act & Legal Framework
- PoSH Ac t, 2013: Purpose, and objectives.
- Supreme Court Vishakha Guidelines and UN Conventions.
- Key definitions: Workplace (extended workplace, virtual scenarios), Aggrieved Woman and Respondent
- Forms of harassment: Quid Pro Quo, Hostile Work Environment
- Overview of employer and employee responsibilities under the Ac t.
Constitution and Role of the Internal Committee (IC)
- IC composition: Presiding officer, internal, and external members.
- Roles and responsibilities of IC members.
- Best practices for conducting IC meetings and maintaining confidentiality.
- Powers of IC: Summoning witnesses, Recording evidence, Providing recommendations.
- Do’s and Don’ts for IC members.
Handling PoSH Complaints and Conducting Enquiries
- Step-by-step complaint redressal process:
- Filing of complaints: Timeline and procedures.
- False and malicious complaints: Handling and addressing concerns.
- Conducting fair and independent investigations.
- Conciliation and settlement mechanisms.
- Principles of natural justice.
- Preparing an IC report:
- Structuring findings and recommendations.
- Timelines and documentation.
POSH Annual Report Preparation and Filing
- Legal requirements for POSH annual report under the Act:
- Tracking complaints received, resolved, and pending.
- Drafting the POSH Annual Report: Formatting guidelines and common errors to avoid.
- Submission procedure: Coordination with the district Officer or Local Committee.
- Employer’s compliance checklist: