Online Certificate Course on POSH Law and Compliance by LawMento: Enrol Now!

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LawMento is a platform that provides affordable and practical legal education for law students, lawyers and professionals. Its aim is to make quality legal learning accessible to learners across different stages of their legal careers.

The platform offers structured courses that focus on practical legal knowledge along with conceptual understanding. These courses are designed to help learners build relevant legal skills and understand how different areas of law operate in professional practice.

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About Course on POSH Law and Compliance

The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, commonly known as the POSH Act, is an important workplace law dealing with prevention and redressal of sexual harassment at workplaces in India.

The Online Certificate Course on POSH Law and Compliance by LawMento is designed to provide learners with a structured understanding of the POSH Act, workplace compliance requirements, complaint handling, inquiry procedures, committee constitution and policy drafting.

The course goes beyond the basic provisions of the law and explains how POSH compliance operates in practice. Learners will understand employer obligations, the functioning of Internal and Local Committees, complaint timelines, principles of natural justice, inquiry reports, annual reporting requirements and workplace POSH policies.

By the end of the course, learners will have a better understanding of both the legal framework and practical compliance requirements relating to POSH law.

Eligibility

The course is suitable for:

• Law students interested in employment law, workplace law and compliance
• Recent law graduates preparing for legal, compliance and advisory roles
• Lawyers and advocates advising organisations or handling workplace complaints and inquiries
• Corporate legal professionals involved in internal policies, compliance and workplace investigations
• HR professionals responsible for workplace policies, complaint handling and employee sensitisation
• Compliance professionals dealing with organisational and statutory compliance
• Anyone interested in understanding POSH law and workplace compliance requirements

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
• Understanding conduct that may or may not fall within the scope of a POSH complaint
• Applicability to 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: composition, qualifications and tenure
• Local Committee: when and how it is constituted
• Powers and responsibilities of the Internal Committee and Local Committee
• Role of the Presiding Officer and external members

Module 4: Complaint and Inquiry Procedure

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

Module 5: POSH Compliance and Policy Drafting

• POSH compliance requirements for organisations
• Preparation and filing of annual POSH reports
• Employee training and sensitisation programmes
• Drafting a legally compliant POSH policy

Faculty

Adv. Vidushi Verma

Adv. Vidushi Verma is an Assistant Professor of Law and UGC NET 2024 qualified. She is an LL.M. Gold Medallist from NLU Odisha and has more than four years of industry experience, including her role as Assistant Manager (Legal) at HDFC Limited. Her areas of interest include regulatory compliance and workplace governance laws.

Ms. Sakshi Kothari

Ms. Sakshi Kothari is a Certified POSH Trainer and Assistant Professor of Law. She is a Gold Medallist in BBA LL.B. (Hons.) and LL.M. in International Trade and Investment Law. She has academic and practical experience in corporate compliance, workplace law and POSH implementation.

Study Material

The course includes 6+ learning and reading resources to support the recorded lessons and help learners understand key concepts relating to POSH law and compliance.

Certification

Participants will receive an e-certificate from LawMento upon successful completion of the course.

The certificate includes the learner’s name, course title, completion date, authorised signature, unique certificate number and QR code.

The certificate can be added to a CV, LinkedIn profile or professional portfolio.

Language

English

Mode

Recorded lectures

The course has been structured as an online recorded programme so that learners can study at their own pace.

The lessons focus on explaining legal provisions alongside practical aspects such as complaint handling, committee functioning, inquiry procedure, compliance requirements and POSH policy drafting.

Duration

5+ Hours

Access to the course will be available for 1 year.

The course can be accessed on mobile as well as desktop or laptop devices.

Course Fees

Rs 699

LawBhoomi Discounted Fee: ₹499

The fee is a one-time payment and includes access to the complete course, learning resources and certificate of completion.

Enrolment Procedure

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The course comes with immediate access. Learners should check their registered email after completing the payment to access the course.