Who Needs This Service?
Under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013, implementation of PoSH parameters is mandatory for:
- Any corporate enterprise, branch, NGO, association, or commercial unit employing 10 or more employees.
- Applicable to all types of workers: permanent, temporary, contract, trainees, probationers, and part-time staff.
- Companies looking to establish high-integrity corporate values, mitigate workplace compliance risks, and build gender-inclusive spaces.
Consequences of Non-Compliance
Failure to formulate a PoSH policy, constitute the Internal Committee, or submit mandatory reports results in severe penalties:
- Initial Penalty Fine: Flat fine penalty up to ₹50,000 for initial violations, including failure to file the annual district report.
- License Revocation: Repeat offenses carry double penalty fines and absolute cancellation of business registrations or licensing permits.
- Civil Litigation: Risk of severe corporate reputational damage and personal liability lawsuits against board members and executive directors.
Required Documentation Checklists
The following internal policies and setups are audited during compliance inspections:
- Formal constitution order for the Internal Committee (IC) (Designating Presiding Officer and external NGO member)
- Board-approved written PoSH Policy document customized for the organization layout
- Training calendars and sensitization workshop attendance logs (Proof of active program deployments)
- Completed Annual Report file containing complaint logs and committee hearings submitted to the District Officer
- Display poster designs outlining PoSH consequences positioned in high-visibility areas of the workplace
Secure a Legally Compliant PoSH Framework
Avoid up to ₹50,000 in initial fine penalties and business license cancellations. Set up your IC panel and training logs.