
POSH ( Prevention Of Sexual Harassment at Workplace )
It refers to the POSH Act, 2013 (The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace – Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal Act), which aims to protect women from sexual harassment at the workplace.
In brief, POSH ensures:
- A safe and respectful work environment
- Prevention of sexual harassment
- Prohibition of inappropriate behavior
- Redressal through proper complaint mechanisms
How POSH Is Applicable in Any Company
The POSH Act is applicable to all workplaces in India, regardless of the company’s size, sector, or nature of work. Its purpose is to ensure a safe, respectful, and harassment-free work environment for women.
Who must comply
- Every company, organization, institution, NGO, factory, shop, or office
- Both private and public sector
- Covers regular, contractual, temporary, interns, trainees, and consultants
Internal Committee (IC)
- Companies with 10 or more employees must form an Internal Committee
- The IC handles complaints related to sexual harassment and ensures fair inquiry
Local Committee (LC)
- Companies with less than 10 employees fall under the Local Committee formed by the district authority
What is considered workplace
- Office premises
- Work-from-home setups
- Client locations
- Travel for work, events, or meetings




