Are you POSH compliant?

The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) is a mandatory legislation in India aimed at creating safe and secure working environments for women. It outlines comprehensive guidelines for organizations to prevent and address sexual harassment, ensuring every employee feels respected and valued.

This questionnaire helps you assess your organization's current compliance with the POSH Act by evaluating key aspects.

Please answer the following questions based on your organization's current practices regarding the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act.

1. Does your organization have a written POSH policy clearly defining sexual harassment and outlining the complaint redressal process?

2. Have you constituted an IC with at least 50% women representation?

3. Does your IC includes an external member and a Presiding Officer?

4. Have you provided POSH awareness training to all employees and managers at regular intervals?

5. Do you have a robust complaint mechanism that is confidential, accessible, and time-bound?

6. Do you maintain proper records of complaints, inquiries, and disciplinary actions taken?

7. Have you filed POSH Annual reports this year?

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