Checklist

POSH Compliance Checklist

A checklist to comply with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (POSH) Act, 2013.

POSH COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST

Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act, 2013

Policy & Committee

  • ☐ Adopt a written POSH policy
  • ☐ Constitute Internal Committee (IC) at each office of 10+ workers
  • ☐ Appoint Presiding Officer (senior woman employee)
  • ☐ Include an external member from an NGO / legal field
  • ☐ Ensure at least half the members are women

Awareness & Training

  • ☐ Display POSH policy and penalties at workplace
  • ☐ Conduct employee awareness sessions
  • ☐ Train IC members on inquiry procedure
  • ☐ Communicate complaint redressal process to all staff

Complaint Handling

  • ☐ Provide a defined channel to file complaints
  • ☐ Acknowledge complaint and maintain confidentiality
  • ☐ Complete inquiry within 90 days
  • ☐ Submit IC report and recommend action
  • ☐ Offer interim relief where warranted

Reporting & Records

  • ☐ Maintain register of complaints and outcomes
  • ☐ File annual report with the District Officer
  • ☐ Include POSH statement in the Directors' Report

Note: Failure to constitute an IC or file the annual report can attract a fine and, on repeat default, cancellation of licence / registration.

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