PoSH Compliance Advisory
01 PoSH Compliance Documentation
Proper documentation is a crucial aspect of PoSH compliance. Any mistake in documenting the PoSH Policy, PoSH Annual Report, or investigation can make PoSH compliance ineffective. To ensure a PoSH-compliant workplace, it’s essential to have a PoSH policy and maintain accurate documentation as per the Act. Filing the PoSH Annual Report every year is equally vital.
With the help of Ungender’s team of PoSH experts, you can implement a legally compliant PoSH policy and streamline your documentation process. Documentation is an integral part of PoSH compliance.
PoSH Committee Constitution
PoSH Committee Constitution
The IC or PoSH Committee is created to ensure that your company is free from workplace sexual harassment. Your PoSH Committee must be legally compliant and equipped with knowledge of workplace safety.
We help you draft board resolutions for nominating your IC members. We also draft Appointment and Removal letters for your PoSH Committee and guide you through a seamless and legally compliant procedure of the IC constitution.
PoSH Policy
PoSH Policy
Your company’s PoSH Policy lays the foundation for workplace safety. A zero-tolerance PoSH policy ensures a safe workplace for your employees. Our services cover everything from drafting your policy to reviewing and auditing your existing policy.
PoSH experts at Ungender cover the best industry practices that serve the interest of all your employees. We will also personalize your company’s PoSH policy to meet the outcomes you desire.
PoSH Notices and Posters
PoSH Notices and Posters
Under the PoSH Act, every employer must put up notices and posters against workplace sexual harassment in the company. These must also contain the details of the PoSH Committee and a brief procedure of the complaint redressal mechanism. Ungender provides you with posters that you can put up in your workplace for PoSH awareness.
PoSH Annual Report
PoSH Annual Report
Under the PoSH Act, every company’s employer must file a PoSH annual report to the District Officer. PoSH annual report filing ensures compliance with the PoSH Act.
Our PoSH experts help you draft a detailed PoSH annual report that includes details of your PoSH policy, Internal Committee members, PoSH training for employees and IC, and your company’s compliance with the IC recommendations.
PoSH Compliance Advisory
02 Awareness Sessions for employees
PoSH awareness sessions are integral for nurturing a constructive work environment that encourages respect, trust, and equality among team members. HR leaders, founders, and managers should prioritize conducting regular PoSH awareness sessions to foster a positive workplace culture.
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, commonly referred to as the PoSH Act, was established in 2013. This legislation aims to prevent, prohibit, and address instances of workplace sexual harassment. Its primary goal is to ensure a secure work environment for women, safeguarding their dignity and integrity.
PoSH Awareness Sessions
PoSH Awareness Sessions
All of us are familiar with “prevention is better than cure.” This applies to workplace sexual harassment equally. PoSH experts at Ungender will help you create a safe workplace by developing employee-centric PoSH awareness sessions. We also create employee surveys and feedback to ensure your employees’ deep and long-term learning of workplace safety laws.
Gender Sensitization
Gender Sensitization
Gender sensitization is as essential for a safe workplace as a PoSH awareness session. Power dynamics between different genders often lead to workplace sexual harassment. Ungender’s team of experts provides sensitive gender sensitization to your employees to make them recognize gender roles and identify privilege.
PoSH Compliance Advisory
03 PoSH Compliance Documentation
Proper documentation is a crucial aspect of PoSH compliance. Any mistake in documenting the PoSH Policy, PoSH Annual Report, or investigation can make PoSH compliance ineffective. To ensure a PoSH-compliant workplace, it’s essential to have a PoSH policy and maintain accurate documentation as per the Act. Filing the PoSH Annual Report every year is equally vital.
With the help of Ungender’s team of PoSH experts, you can implement a legally compliant PoSH policy and streamline your documentation process. Documentation is an integral part of PoSH compliance.
For effective PoSH Compliance, your employees should have access to effective PoSH Committee and redressal mechanisms.
PoSH Committee Constitution
PoSH Committee Constitution
The IC or PoSH Committee is created to ensure that your company is free from workplace sexual harassment. Your PoSH Committee must be legally compliant and equipped with knowledge of workplace safety.
We help you draft board resolutions for nominating your IC members. We also draft Appointment and Removal letters for your PoSH Committee and guide you through a seamless and legally compliant procedure of the IC constitution.
PoSH Policy
PoSH Policy
Your company’s PoSH Policy lays the foundation for workplace safety. A zero-tolerance PoSH policy ensures a safe workplace for your employees. Our services cover everything from drafting your policy to reviewing and auditing your existing policy.
PoSH experts at Ungender cover the best industry practices that serve the interest of all your employees. We will also personalize your company’s PoSH policy to meet the outcomes you desire.
PoSH Notices and Posters
PoSH Notices and Posters
Under the PoSH Act, every employer must put up notices and posters against workplace sexual harassment in the company. These must also contain the details of the PoSH Committee and a brief procedure of the complaint redressal mechanism. Ungender provides you with posters that you can put up in your workplace for PoSH awareness.
PoSH Annual Report
PoSH Annual Report
Under the PoSH Act, every company’s employer must file a PoSH annual report to the District Officer. PoSH annual report filing ensures compliance with the PoSH Act.
Our PoSH experts help you draft a detailed PoSH annual report that includes details of your PoSH policy, Internal Committee members, PoSH training for employees and IC, and your company’s compliance with the IC recommendations.
PoSH Compliance Advisory
04 Internal Committee Training
Every company should strive to maintain a safe and harassment-free workplace environment. In cases of complaints under PoSH, the Internal Committee (IC) must conduct investigations impartially, without any bias.
The IC holds the sole responsibility of promptly addressing and resolving sexual harassment complaints. It is entrusted with the authority to inquire into complaints and make diligent efforts towards their resolution.
Complaints of sexual harassment not only tarnish the reputation of the complainant and the accused but also impact the company’s goodwill.
Through our PoSH experts, we partner with your team to implement the following:
Empowering your PoSH committee with Ungender expertise:
Empowering your PoSH committee with Ungender expertise:
Ungender’s team of experts is dedicated to supporting your PoSH Committee members in comprehending the PoSH Act and implementing it effectively.
We provide practical assistance to ensure seamless integration of the PoSH Act into your workplace policies and practices. Our content is tailored to keep your Internal Committee (IC) abreast of the latest developments in the PoSH Act, including notifications, orders, amendments, and case laws.
2. Navigating the PoSH Case Investigation Process:
2. Navigating the PoSH Case Investigation Process:
A comprehensive understanding of handling workplace sexual harassment complaints is crucial for the Internal Committee (IC). Investigating such complaints entails a multifaceted procedure.
Our training sessions facilitate a swift comprehension and retention of the PoSH case investigation procedures. We assist the IC in navigating the investigation process step-by-step and guide in managing intricate documentation.
3. Ensuring PoSH Compliance through refresher training:
3. Ensuring PoSH Compliance through refresher training:
PoSH training isn’t a one-time endeavour. Sustaining effective PoSH compliance in your workplace necessitates periodic revisiting of the law and its application.
Workplace safety standards and cultural norms are ever-evolving. A single PoSH training session becomes stagnant and less effective over time. Given the IC’s involvement in even the smallest PoSH matters at your workplace, they must stay abreast of the law.
4. Embracing continuous learning:
4. Embracing continuous learning:
At Ungender, we champion the ethos of continual learning and enhancement. Although numerous online resources exist to guide your Internal Committee (IC), navigating them can be daunting and perplexing.
To ensure that your IC remains consistently informed about global developments in workplace safety and culture, our weekly newsletters serve as a reliable source. They guarantee that your IC stays abreast of all updates and adheres to best practices.
PoSH Compliance Advisory
05 External Member Empanelment
The external member serves as a neutral third party, tasked with ensuring the impartiality of the Internal Committee (IC). Selecting an External Member with expertise in handling sexual harassment cases and a track record of neutrality is crucial. They should possess in-depth knowledge and experience of relevant laws, including the Act governing workplace sexual harassment.
The IC requires an individual equipped with the requisite knowledge, skills, and capacity to address issues and complaints related to workplace sexual harassment effectively. A thorough understanding of the legal intricacies and implications is essential. While gender is not specified for the role of an external member, many organizations lean towards appointing women to uphold inclusivity and sensitivity in addressing such matters
Through our PoSH experts, we partner with your team to assist with the following:
1. Role of the External Member in PoSH investigations:
1. Role of the External Member in PoSH investigations:
The PoSH External Member plays a pivotal role in guiding the Internal Committee (IC) through the investigation of PoSH or workplace sexual harassment complaints. The IC must adhere to due process to ensure that each investigation is legally compliant. Our team of external experts is dedicated to assisting your IC in conducting investigations that align with the requirements of the PoSH Act.
2. Ensuring confidentiality in Compliance with the PoSH Act:
2. Ensuring confidentiality in Compliance with the PoSH Act:
Confidentiality is a fundamental requirement under the PoSH Act, demanding careful handling of complaint-related information by the Internal Committee (IC). The external member plays a crucial role in guiding the IC in handling sensitive case-related information. They ensure that both the complainant and the accused avoid inadvertently violating the confidentiality mandate.
3. PoSH Case Management:
3. PoSH Case Management:
The PoSH external member within your Internal Committee (IC) aids in effectively managing sexual harassment cases in your workplace. Ungender’s external member offers invaluable assistance to your IC, ensuring adherence to case deadlines, conducting thorough investigations, maintaining proper documentation, and preparing comprehensive inquiry reports. Additionally, we facilitate quarterly meetings between the PoSH external member and your IC to guarantee the diligent implementation of the PoSH Act.
Our services are trusted by some of the top organisations- we work with enterprises, SMEs, and the Startups of the future. No team is too big to address the complexities of their culture or too small to not worry about the same.
