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An important compliance check for every organisation At Nirathanka, we believe that a safe and respectful workplace is not only a legal requirement—it is an essential part of a healthy organisational culture. The POSH Act, 2013 (Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act) places important responsibilities on employers to prevent and address sexual harassment at the workplace. However, having a POSH policy alone does not necessarily mean that an organisation is fully compliant. What is a POSH Audit?
A POSH Audit is a systematic review of an organisation's policies, procedures, records, awareness initiatives and implementation of POSH requirements. It helps an organisation identify: ✅ Compliance gaps ✅ Documentation gaps ✅ Training and awareness gaps ✅ Internal Complaints Committee (ICC/IC) requirements ✅ Gaps in complaint-handling procedures ✅ Annual reporting requirements ✅ Whether employees are actually aware of the POSH mechanism 📋 Key Areas Covered in a POSH Audit 1️⃣ POSH Policy Review Is the organisation's POSH policy properly drafted, communicated and accessible to employees? 2️⃣ Internal Committee (IC) Compliance Is the Internal Committee properly constituted as required under the law? Are the required members and roles in place? 3️⃣ Training & Awareness Have employees received appropriate POSH awareness training? Have IC members received suitable training to discharge their responsibilities? 4️⃣ Display & Communication Are the required notices and information regarding sexual harassment and the Internal Committee displayed prominently at the workplace? 5️⃣ Complaint Process Does the organisation have a clear and confidential mechanism for receiving and handling complaints? 6️⃣ Documentation & Records Are POSH-related records, training details, committee records and proceedings maintained appropriately and confidentially? 7️⃣ Annual Compliance Are the required annual reports and other applicable compliance requirements being addressed within the prescribed timelines? 8️⃣ Prevention Culture Beyond documentation, does the organisation actively promote a workplace culture based on dignity, respect and zero tolerance towards sexual harassment? ⚠️ Why Should Organisations Conduct a POSH Audit? A POSH Audit can help organisations: ✔️ Identify compliance gaps before they become serious issues ✔️ Strengthen their internal processes ✔️ Improve employee awareness ✔️ Ensure the Internal Committee is functioning effectively ✔️ Reduce compliance and reputational risks ✔️ Build a safer and more respectful workplace 🌱 POSH Compliance Is More Than a Policy A POSH policy sitting in an employee handbook is not enough. Effective POSH compliance requires: Policy + Prevention + Awareness + Proper Committee + Process + Documentation + Continuous Review Organisations should periodically review whether their POSH framework is not only documented but actually implemented. 🤝 Need a POSH Audit for Your Organisation? Nirathanka can support organisations in reviewing their POSH compliance framework and identifying areas that require improvement. 📧 Contact us for POSH Audit, POSH Training, and Workplace Compliance Support. 🌐Mob: 8073067542, 9606085465, Email: [email protected], www.niratanka.org 📲 Join our PoSH WhatsApp Channel : https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va9OMCUCxoB4LQG1aV3A 👥 Join our Online PoSH Groups : https://www.niratanka.org/join-our-online-groups.html
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