This course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the PoSH Act 2013 (Prevention of Sexual Harassment). It aims to equip members of the Internal Committee (IC) with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively implement and enforce the Act within their organizations. Participants will gain insights into the composition, roles, and responsibilities of the IC members, along with the procedures for handling complaints, conducting inquiries, and making recommendations. Additionally, the course covers disqualification criteria for IC members and provides guidelines for effective conciliation and decision-making.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the PoSH Act’s scope, objectives, and importance, including legal obligations and their implications for fostering a safe workplace.
• Learn selection criteria, diversity importance, and roles within the committee, including the chairperson’s responsibilities.
• Develop sensitivity and skills in managing complaints sensitively, ensuring confidentiality, and guiding both victims and respondents through procedures.
• Gain insights into unbiased inquiry principles, maintaining documentation, and ensuring due process throughout investigations.
• Learn the disqualification criteria for IC members, ensuring committee integrity and impartiality.
• Discover alternative dispute resolution methods, facilitate conciliation, and make well-informed recommendations based on inquiry findings for effective issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and organizational policies related to handling sensitive information, managing challenging situations, and upholding high professional standards.