Course on POSH Law and Compliance

About Course on POSH Act

The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 is a mandatory compliance law for every workplace in India. 

Beyond being a statutory requirement, POSH is crucial for creating a safe, inclusive, and legally compliant work environment. This course provides a clear, practical, and legally accurate understanding of POSH law, covering the legal framework, employer duties, complaint and inquiry procedures, committee constitution, and policy drafting. 

It is designed to help learners understand both the law and its on-ground implementation, including drafting responsibilities and compliance requirements.

Eligibility

• Law students (UG & PG) 
• HR professionals and compliance officers 
• Lawyers and in-house legal teams 
• Corporate professionals involved in workplace governance 
• Anyone interested in POSH compliance and workplace law

Course Plan

Module 1: Introduction to POSH Law

• Historical background of sexual harassment law in India
• Objectives and intent of the POSH Act, 2013
• Key definitions under the POSH Act
• Understanding what constitutes sexual harassment

Module 2: Legal Framework and Compliance

• Overview of the POSH Act, 2013
• What can and cannot be considered a POSH complaint
• Applicability of POSH law: physical, virtual, and extended workplaces
• Duties of the employer under Section 19
• Penalties and consequences for non-compliance

Module 3: Committees under POSH – Constitution and Power

• Internal Committee (IC): composition, qualification, and tenure
• Local Committee (LC): when and how it is constituted
• Powers and responsibilities of IC and LC
• Role of the Presiding Officer and external members

Module 4: Complaint and Inquiry Procedure

• Filing of complaints: timelines and requirements
• Inquiry process under POSH law
• Principles of natural justice in POSH inquiries
• Drafting of inquiry reports
• Recommendations and action post-inquiry

Module 5: POSH Compliance and Policy Drafting

• POSH compliance requirements for organisations
• Preparation and filing of the Annual POSH Report
• Employee training and sensitisation programmes
• Drafting a legally compliant POSH Policy

Faculties

• Adv. Vidushi Verma is an Assistant Professor (Law), UGC NET 2024 qualified, LLM Gold Medallist from NLU Odisha, and holds a B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from CNLU Patna, with 4+ years of industry experience including her role as Assistant Manager (Legal) at HDFC Limited.
• Ms. Sakshi Kothari is a Certified POSH Trainer and a Gold Medalist in BBA LL.B. (Hons.) and LL.M. in International Trade and Investment Law. She is an Assistant Professor of Law with academic and practical expertise in Corporate Law, Intellectual Property Rights, and International Trade Law. 

Duration

5+ Hours

Course Fees

Rs 599