POSH and Consent: Beyond "Yes" and "No"

Navigating Consent, Power Dynamics, and Compliance in Workplace Inquiries

Date and Time: 17 Jul 2026, 03:00 PM 04:30 PM

Consent is often perceived as a straightforward concept, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood aspects of workplace behaviour and sexual harassment prevention.

In the context of the POSH Act, 2013, understanding consent requires looking beyond explicit agreement to consider workplace boundaries, power dynamics, professional relationships, and whether conduct is welcome or unwelcome.

This webinar explores the role of consent in creating respectful workplaces and preventing sexual harassment. Participants will learn how to understand consent beyond verbal agreement, evaluate the impact of power dynamics, and handle consent-related issues fairly and compliantly during workplace inquiries.

Live on Zoom

Key Discussion Points

Consent in the context of POSH, workplace conduct, and professional boundaries.
How power dynamics, hierarchy, influence, dependency, or fear of consequences can affect consent.
Handling consent-related issues during POSH inquiries with sensitivity, neutrality, and procedural fairness.
Evaluating evidence to assess whether consent was present, absent, coerced, conditional, or withdrawn.
Compliance expectations for employers, Internal Committee members, HR teams, and managers in consent-related complaints.

Who Should Attend?

Employees across all levels
Managers and People Leaders
HR Professionals
Internal Committee (IC) Members
POSH Practitioners and Consultants
Compliance and Ethics Professionals
DEI Leaders
Senior Management and Business Leaders

Speaker

Santhosh K T

Founder - eLearnPOSH.com | Subject Matter Expert - Compliance

Free for Annual IC Program Subscribers

This webinar is free for subscribers to eLearnPOSH's Annual IC Program. For more information about the Annual IC Program or to secure your spot, please contact at sales@succeedtech.com