2-Day Online Certificate Workshop on POSH Act: Workplace Sexual Harassment, Compliance & Inquiry Practice by LegalWiki: Enrol by Aug 14

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About the Workshop

The Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) is one of India’s most important workplace legislations. Every organisation, irrespective of its size, has a legal obligation to provide a safe working environment and comply with the statutory requirements under the Act. 

This 2-Day Online Certificate Workshop has been designed to provide participants with a practical understanding of the POSH Act, workplace investigations, organisational compliance, inquiry procedures, and real-world implementation through expert-led sessions, practical exercises, case studies, and simulations.

Learn from Leading POSH Experts:  

1. Deepa Rafeeque, Co-Founder, Vlegal | President, Karnataka Anti Sexual Harassment Council – WICCI
2. Pooja Singh, Founder, Poshcomply | President, WICCI, Delhi Film Council
3. Suruchi Kumar, Founder, SKLC | Former Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas
4. Vibha Vasuki, Founder, SheSR | Legal Advisor, Ashodaya Samithi
5. Pallavi Paarek, Founder, Ungender
6. Kumar Prem Anand, Associate Partner, DSK Legal

Workshop Highlights

Day 1 – 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM

1. Understanding the POSH Act & Workplace Sexual Harassment

• Introduction to the POSH Act, 2013
• Evolution from the Vishaka Guidelines to the POSH Act
• Objectives, applicability and key definitions under the Act
• Quid Pro Quo v Hostile Work Environment
• Types of sexual harassment (physical, verbal, non-verbal, digital and virtual)
• Scope of “workplace” and “employee” under the Act
• Rights of employees and obligations of employers
• Consent, intent and impact: Understanding the legal distinction
• Third-party harassment (clients, vendors, consultants, visitors)
• Workplace culture, sensitivity and professional conduct
• Recent judicial developments
• Practical examples and case studies

2. Employer Responsibilities, POSH Compliance & Internal Committee (IC)

• Employer obligations under the POSH Act
• Constitution of the Internal Committee (IC)
• Eligibility, composition & disqualification of IC members
• Roles and responsibilities of the Presiding Officer & External Member & IC Members
• Drafting an effective POSH Policy
• Employee awareness and sensitisation programmes
• Employer compliance checklist
• Annual report and statutory compliances
• Confidentiality obligations under the Act
• Record maintenance and documentation
• Consequences and penalties for non-compliance
• Role of HR, management & legal teams in POSH implementation
• Best practices adopted by organisations

3. Complaint Handling, Inquiry Procedure & POSH Investigations

• Filing and receiving complaints
• Limitation period under POSH
• Conciliation and interim reliefs
• Step-by-step inquiry procedure
• Principles of natural justice
• Conducting hearings and recording evidence
• Witness examination and digital evidence handling
• Anonymous complaints and complaints against senior management
• Inquiry report drafting and recommendations
• Parallel criminal proceedings and IC inquiries
• Protection against retaliation and victimisation
• Practical challenges, dos and don’ts for IC members

Day 2 – 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM

4. Inquiry Report Drafting, Documentation & Landmark Case Studies

• Drafting complaints and responses
• Preparing notices and hearing schedules
• Recording statements and maintaining inquiry records
• Drafting interim relief recommendations
• Inquiry Report drafting: structure, findings and recommendations
• Employer action based on the Inquiry Report
• Handling false or malicious complaints
• Documentation and record management
• Analysis of landmark POSH judgments
• Common procedural mistakes by Internal Committees
• Practical drafting exercises

5. Beyond ‘Aggrieved Woman’: Mapping the Protection Gaps under POSH for Transgender Persons, Men and Gig & Platform Workers

• The Starting Point: Who is an “aggrieved woman” under POSH
• Transgender Persons and POSH: Where does the Law Stand
• Protection Gap for Men: The Statutory Blind Spot
• Gig and Platform Workers: Assessing the Protection Gap
• The Way Forward: Is it time to reimagine POSH?

6. Live POSH Inquiry Simulation & Practical Workplace Implementation

• End-to-End Mock POSH inquiry simulation
• Roleplay involving the Complainant, Respondent, Witnesses, HR and Internal Committee Members
• Drafting exercise (complaint, notice, findings, inquiry report)
• Analysis of practical workplace scenarios
• Red flags and identifying inappropriate conduct
• Handling difficult workplace situations practically
• Professional communication during POSH proceedings
• Bystander intervention and preventive strategies
• Hybrid workplace & online harassment issues
• Practical toolkit walkthrough (POSH Policy, Complaint Form, Notice Templates, Inquiry Report Format and Compliance Checklist)
• Career opportunities in POSH practice (External Member, Consultant, Investigator and Compliance Professional)
• Interactive Q&A and discussion session

Who Should Attend?

• Law Students & Graduates
• Advocates & Legal Professionals
• HR Professionals, Internal Committee (IC) Members
• Compliance Officers, Corporate Legal Teams
• In-House Counsels, Company Secretaries (CS)
• Labour & Employment Law Professionals
• Managers & Team Leaders
• NGOs & Social Sector Professionals
• Anyone interested in workplace compliance and employment law

Benefits & Bonuses

• Certificate of Completion
• Recordings of all sessions (valid for a year)
• Study material and practical resources
• POSH Policy Drafting Templates
• Complaint, Notice & Inquiry Report Formats
• Practical Checklists for Internal Committee Members
• Real Case Studies & Simulation Exercises
• Live Q&A with Industry Experts

Mode of Delivery

Online (Zoom)

Workshop Dates & Timings

Dates: 15th & 16th August (Saturday & Sunday)

Time: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Participants will attend 6 practical sessions spread across two days, with scheduled breaks between sessions.

Last Date of Enrolment 

August 14

Registration Fee

1599 949

Enrolment Procedure

Click Here to Apply.

Contact Details 

8755924737 or [email protected]