Adv Seema Sharma

Practicing advocate at Bombay High Court, Mumbai and Family Lawyer. Working towards bringing Gender Neutrality, Equality and inclusion since 2013. Received a very Positive feedback from all the clients where POSH training is delivered physically. Have been helping with the legal compliance of POSH act at many organizations since last 5 years. Round the clock support for POSH act implementation and redressal. Awarded as a Vidhiratana for the social work in the Legal field.

Current serving as EM Heaptrace technology Pvt. Ltd, Satkar software, Konzert Group, Unique Skill Development Centre, Steellife furniture, Perfect Engineering Products Pvt.LTd

1. Providing an unbiased perspective and ensure that the committee's decisions are free from internal influences. 2. Expert Knowledge- Being an expertise in the field of workplace harassment laws, gender sensitivity, or women's rights., deals with the POSH cases as an external member 3. Compliance with Legal Frameworks- A. Ensure that the committee follows the guidelines and provisions laid out in the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013. B. Legal Consultation: Advise the committee on legal matters related to each case, ensuring that the organization complies with statutory requirements. C. Support in Handling Cases Case Investigation: Assist in the fair investigation of complaints, including interviewing the complainant, accused/ offender, and witnesses. D. Provide Recommendations: Offer independent recommendations based on the evidence presented and ensure that resolutions are just and unbiased. E. Maintain Confidentiality: Uphold the privacy of all parties involved and handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion. 4. Training and Awareness Conducting Workshops: Assist in designing and conducting training programs and workshops on gender sensitization and prevention of sexual harassment. 5. Promoting Awareness: Help raise awareness about the rights and responsibilities of employees and the organization in preventing sexual harassment. 6. Ensuring Fair Practices A. Monitoring Procedures: Oversee the complaint-handling process to ensure it is fair, consistent, and respectful of the rights of all parties. B. Provide Constructive Feedback: Suggest improvements to existing policies and procedures to strengthen the organization’s approach to preventing and addressing harassment. 7. Documentation and Reporting A. Review Reports: Help prepare and review reports on the cases handled, ensuring they are accurate and compliant with regulations. B. Annual Compliance: Ensure that the POSH Committee submits its annual report to the appropriate authorities, outlining the number of cases received and resolved. The presence of an external member enhances the credibility and effectiveness of the POSH Committee, ensuring a fair and impartial process for all involved Being an external member of MSME and corporate industries Adv.Seema hs been a pillar of support to many organizations since last 5 years.

Attending queries from ICC members Providing assistance on phone Visiting the organization as and when required Providing guidance and resolving the query by way of Counseling or accepting the compliant etc