POSH Compliance and Resolution Essentials: A Deep Dive into Workplace Safety and Legal Adherence
Date and Time: 22nd November 2024 | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM IST
This webinar is designed to provide a detailed understanding of the POSH Act, focusing on the practical aspects of compliance, the nuances of the redressal process, and the responsibilities it entails for organizations. Our aim is to equip you with the knowledge and tools to create a safer workplace, where every employee feels valued and protected.
In today’s evolving professional landscape, ensuring a safe and respectful workplace is not just a legal requirement but a cornerstone of organizational integrity and employee welfare. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013, commonly referred to as the POSH Act, is a significant step in this direction.
Discussion Topics:
Throughout this session, we will delve into various critical aspects of the POSH Act, including:
1. Steps to Ensure POSH Compliance
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal), Act and Rules, 2013 mandates every organization to follow five steps to ensure women's safety at the workplace.
- Drafting a POSH Policy.
- Constituting an Internal Committee.
- Creating Awareness for Employees.
- Capacity Building for IC members.
- Annual Report Filing.
2. Conciliation in POSH Law
Amidst the robust framework of the POSH Law, conciliation emerges as a potent mechanism. By facilitating mutual dialogue between the complainant and respondent, conciliation can steer matters towards an amicable resolution without the complexities of a formal inquiry. In this webinar, you will get to know about:
- The IC’s role in facilitating conciliation.
- The advantages of conciliation over inquiry.
- The conciliation process.
- How to draft a conciliation agreement.
- Best practices to facilitate conciliation.
3. Inquiry Process
The inquiry process is a critical component of the POSH framework, ensuring a fair and thorough investigation of sexual harassment complaints. This segment of the webinar will delve into the procedural nuances of conducting inquiries under the POSH Law.
- Ensuring fairness and transparency in the inquiry process.
- The role and responsibilities of the Internal Committee during the inquiry.
- Procedures for gathering evidence, including witness testimonies and documentary proof.
- Maintaining confidentiality throughout the process.
- Handling of Malicious Complaints.
4. Interim Relief
A unique provision of the POSH Act is the Interim Relief that can be given to the aggrieved during the pendency of the inquiry. The Act is very particular about the fact that no relief must be punitive to the respondent. This webinar covers all the information an IC member must know before recommending interim relief:
- Measures that can be taken as interim relief.
- Objectives of interim relief.
- Using suspension as an interim relief
- The duration and timeline of interim relief
This webinar is not just a journey through the legalities of the POSH Act but also a platform to discuss best practices, share insights, and answer your queries. Whether you are a member of an Internal Committee, an HR professional, Legal Professional or Compliance Specialist, or just someone keen to learn more about creating a respectful workplace, this session is for you.
Join us as we navigate the complexities of the POSH Act and empower ourselves to foster a workplace environment that is safe, respectful, and conducive to professional growth.
Speaker:
Founder - eLearnPOSH.com
Subject Matter Expert- Compliance
Psychologist
Subject Matter Expert - eLearnPOSH.com
Participant Kit:
- Participation Certificate
- Webinar recording access after the Live session