Labour & HR
POSH Act — Meaning
The law requiring employers with 10+ employees to have an Internal Committee on sexual harassment complaints.
What is POSH Act?
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 requires every employer with 10 or more employees to constitute an Internal Committee — presided over by a senior woman employee, with at least half its members women and one external member — adopt a policy, conduct awareness programmes, complete inquiries within 90 days and file an annual report. Non-compliance can be fined up to ₹50,000, with higher penalties for repeat violations.
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