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The POSH Act itself is not gender-neutral,         but it does not prevent an organization from having a gender-neutral POSH policy.   -      Organizations can begin by making the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Policy gender-neutral. -      This way anyone who faces sexual harassment can file a complaint. -      The POSH Act places an obligation on employers to ensure a safe workplace and address complaints of sexual harassment promptly and effectively. -      Employers are expected to prevent and address sexual harassment, including taking action when male employees are victims. -        Thus, the POSH Act provides protection for both men and women in the workplace.     Your thoughts/Comments/ Insights Padma Kumari (पद्मा कुमारी) #poshact #Harassmentfreeworkplace #equalityforall #SRHR #inclusion  

'The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal)' or the PoSH Act 2013. was passed with the primary motive to ensure a safe working environment for women. Sadly, almost 60% of them face sexual harassment at work every day. Sexual Harassment is a gross violation of women's rights to equality and dignity. 🎯𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝟏𝟎 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 (𝐈𝐂𝐂) 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐇 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐇 in order to create awareness about POSH and understand legal provisions for the same. The Act under Section 26 prescribes 𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐬 𝟓𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐟 𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞. In case you are planning to get the training done, get in touch [email protected] https://lnkd.in/d968Nnz9 #sexualharrasmentawareness #preventionofsexualharassmentattheworkplace #protectionofrights #posh #Awarenesssession #corporate #workplace #womenemployees #complience

Empowering a Safe Workplace: The POSH Act (Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013) mandates that organizations with 10 or more employees establish an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) to address complaints of sexual harassment. Here's what you need to know about Internal Complaints Committees: - Purpose: ICCs provide a safe and confidential space for women to report sexual harassment at work. - Composition: The committee should include a presiding officer (a senior woman) and at least two other members from among the employees. Looking to learn more? Check out our resources on the POSH Act and Internal Complaints Committees: https://lnkd.in/d7BtCGTX . Together, let's build a safe and healthy work environment for all. #POSH #womensafety #workplace #legal #compliance #companyculture #gender

Women today are growing in increasing numbers in the workforce in almost every industry and are a key part of the workforce. Women today work shoulder to shoulder with men round the clock. Despite several advancements in the workplace, sexual harassment at workplaces has remained one of the long term challenges. the #posh Act enacted in 2013 brought out specific legislation and protection for women at workplaces from sexual harassment. Today PoSH awareness is mandatory for all employees not only to make them aware of history and myths around sexual harassment, it is now mandated by law for all employees to be made aware of the consequences. This program is designed as an awareness program help employees understand the need, context and scope of the law. It also educates them of how PoSH is governed at a workplace and what are the duties and responsibilities of employees and employers and the compliance requirements. https://lnkd.in/gxQRcqKr #poshtraining #sexualharassment #elearning #elearningplatform #tattvalearninglabs

POSH: An act to protect against sexual harassment of women in the workplace. A safe workplace is a right of every employee. Logituit thus encourages a Gender Neutral POSH policy where each of its employees avails support and guidance in terms of any harassment. Let's be aware of the POSH Act, 2013, mandated by the Indian Government, and create a safe and healthy work environment for each and every person working there. #logituit #poshtraining #poshawareness #healthyworkplace #sexualharassment #sexualassaultawareness

"While the POSH Act is very comprehensive, we still have sexual harassment cases. In the urban context in corporate and multinational offices, the complaints are more of quid pro quo types (salary hikes depends on acceptance of sexual advances), in the rural landscape like the farm sector it translates into a hospital environment that leads to safety issues. There are no local compliance committees and women are reluctant to complain fearing loss of job or a hostile environment. This is one area where POSH has not reached at all"- Justice B Vijaysen Reddy of Telangana high court observed while detailing out the lack of proper implementation of the Act, in both unorganised sector and corporate organisations. He also observed that "with many workplaces shifting to the online mode since thepandemic, there is a need to incorporate the IT Act with the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act 2013." While a lot of organisations have gone remote-first, they are not properly equipped to deal with cases of online sexual harassment and hence, fail at providing a safe working environment for their team members. ➡ Have questions about how to implement POSH compliance within your workplace? Write to [email protected] with your queries!  ➡ To know more, visit https://lnkd.in/d6r_kdCw . . . #poshlaw #poshact #poshawareness #poshtraining #poshcompliance #posh Read more at: https://lnkd.in/dTHBkgEZ

For the first time since 1999, the EEOC will publish new workplace harassment guidance. A thirty-day public comment period on Proposed Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace has been opened. In addition to formalizing that sex-based harassment includes harassment based on sexual orientation and gender identity, as well as how it is expressed, the proposed guidance contains the following provisions: establishing baseline expectations for effective anti-harassment policies, training, and the harassment complaint process; determining specific actions and responses employers should take when investigating harassment to ensure an effective and prompt investigation; and more. #nylawfirms #eeoc #employmentdiscrimination

According to a survey conducted by Walchand Plus, in November 2023, a staggering 40% of working women experiencing insecurity were unaware of the protective measures offered by the POSH Act and 53% of HR professionals do not understand the PoSH Act. This is scary. Awareness is the first step to ensure that we stop sexual harassment at workplace. If your organisation is interested in knowing more about PoSH and implement it across your organisation reach out to me. www.ritealignhr.in #PoSH #sexualharassment #workplacesafety

A look back into our top Diversity & Inclusion article of last week! Uncover the new positive duty on sexual harassment and what it means for employers. Read more now: https://hubs.la/Q0248sc80 #HRInsights #DiversityAndInclusion #WorkplaceSafety

Do you know what your obligations are as an employer to prevent sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace? In this webinar, we outline the changes to legislation, review existing legislation and share with participants the meaning of these changes in the workplace. Please join us and Working Women Queensland (Basic Rights Queensland) https://lnkd.in/ecUfg7Qz