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How to Create Safe Spaces at Work: A Practical POSH Handbook

This handbook simplifies and explains the law on sexual harassment at the workplace in a clear, structured, and practical way. It bridges the gap between technical legal texts and real-world understanding by offering examples, checklists, and simple explanations. The POSH Handbook empowers employees, employers, and the public to understand their rights and responsibilities under the law. It also highlights modern workplace challenges like online harassment and misuse of the law, ensuring the content is relevant to today’s hybrid work culture. Overall, it serves as both a compliance guide and a tool for building safer, more inclusive workplaces.

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Beginner

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language

English

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Who Should Read This

  • Employees and managers in any organization 

  • HR professionals and compliance officers

  • Members of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)

  • Lawyers and law students studying gender or employment law

  • Founders and employers of start-ups and small businesses

  • Anyone interested in promoting workplace equality and safety

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Reading Outcomes:

After reading this handbook, learners will be able to:

  • Understand the meaning and scope of “sexual harassment” under the POSH Act.

  • Identify the duties of employers and employees in ensuring a safe workplace.

  • Recognize the functioning and powers of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) and Local Complaints Committee (LCC).

  • Learn the correct procedure for filing, investigating, and resolving complaints under the Act.

  • Appreciate the importance of confidentiality, compliance, and workplace culture in POSH implementation.

  • Relate theoretical understanding with practical workplace situations.

Reading Outline

  • Introduction to the POSH Act, 2013 – Origin, objectives, and constitutional basis.

  • Scope and Applicability – Where and to whom the law applies.

  • What Counts as Sexual Harassment – Legal definition and real-life examples.

  • Rights and Responsibilities – For both employers and employees.

  • Internal and Local Complaints Committees – Composition, powers, and duties.

  • Filing and Inquiry Procedure – Step-by-step complaint process and timelines.

  • Interim Relief and Action on Complaints – Ensuring safety during inquiries.

  • Confidentiality and Reporting – Legal duties around privacy and annual reports.

  • Workshops and Trainings – Preventive obligations and cultural awareness.

  • Consequences of Non-Compliance – Legal and practical penalties.

  • Important Case Laws and FAQs – Vishaka, Medha Kotwal, AEPC cases and common clarifications.

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