The theme of International Women’s Day, 2026 was ‘Give to Gain’. The campaign focused on cultivating a culture of generosity towards women’s causes. It attempted to highlight that contributing to women’s causes, in any way possible, is a step towards collective...
The PoSH Act Compliance Portal is an online platform developed and monitored by the Kerala Women and Child Development Department, which came into force in May 2023 to ensure effective implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,...
Sexual harassment at the workplace includes any unwelcome act or conduct of a sexual nature that creates a hostile working environment. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (PoSH Act, 2013), provides a...
PoSH implementation is no longer a box-ticking exercise. It is a legal responsibility that directly reflects an organisation’s commitment to workplace dignity, safety, and equity. Yet, many companies with good intentions fall short when it comes to implementing the...
A safe workplace is not merely a professional expectation. For many women, it is the foundation that allows confidence, dignity, and growth to coexist with ambition. In India, the PoSH law forms the legal backbone that protects this right and ensures that every...
Workplace sexual harassment is a violation of a person’s dignity and autonomy. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (“PoSH Act”) was enacted to address this serious issue. Grounded in the principles laid down by...
A safe workplace is not created solely by policy. It is built through trust, clarity, and consistent action. An effective PoSH compliance programme plays a vital role in ensuring that everyone at work feels respected, protected, and confident about raising concerns....
In India, having a robust PoSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) policy is a statutory obligation under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (PoSH Act). In fact, drafting and...
PoSH for Interns, Freelancers & Consultants: TheUnseen, Unheard, and UnprotectedGhosts in the System: The Ones We ForgeShe doesn’t have an ID card. She doesn’t appear in your payroll software. But she’s there - on the email chain, on the brainstorming call, on the...
Understanding the Roles and Responsibilities of the Internal Committee Under the PoSH ActIntroductionA workplace should be a space where every individual feels safe, valued, and respected. For women in particular, legal protection against sexual harassment is not just...