4 Common Mistakes to Avoid With POSH Act Compliance

POSH Act Compliance involves compliance with the law requiring workplaces to prevent, prohibit, and redress sexual harassment complaints. While the process itself is usually straightforward, businesses commonly run into avoidable issues along the way. Here are the mistakes we see most often, and how to steer clear of them.

Mistake 1

Not constituting the Internal Committee at all, or with incorrect composition.

Mistake 2

Treating POSH training as a one-time formality rather than periodic.

Mistake 3

Mishandling complaint confidentiality during the redressal process.

Mistake 4

Missing the annual reporting requirement.

How to Avoid These Issues

Most of these mistakes come down to preparation. Having the right documents ready — Internal Committee constituted as per the law's composition requirements, POSH policy documented and communicated to all employees, Awareness training conducted periodically, among others — and understanding the process before you start goes a long way toward a smooth outcome with the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) framework.

Quick Reference: What You'll Need

• Internal Committee constituted as per the law's composition requirements
• POSH policy documented and communicated to all employees
• Awareness training conducted periodically
• Complaint redressal procedure clearly defined