POSH Awareness for Employees
Programme Overview
The Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, 2013 is not merely a legal obligation - it is a commitment to the dignity and safety of every person in the workplace. This programme goes beyond compliance checklists to build genuine understanding: what sexual harassment is, how to recognise it in all its forms, how to report it safely, and how each person contributes to a workplace where it simply does not happen.
Course Content
Module 1: Legal Framework & Scope (1 Hour)
- Vishaka judgment (1997) guidelines & POSH Act 2013
- Protected workforce: direct, contract, trainee, and interns
- Extended workplace: client sites, travel, digital/remote platforms
Module 2: Recognising Sexual Harassment (1 Hour)
- Quid Pro Quo and Hostile Work Environment structures
- Physical, verbal, non-verbal, and digital harassment
- The unwelcome test: subjective standards based on recipients
Module 3: Complaint & Inquiry Process (1 Hour)
- Filing window, complainant support options, and confidentiality
- IC Composition and the 90-day inquiry timeline
- Disciplinary recommendations and anti-retaliation rules
Module 4: Creating a Safe Workplace (1 Hour)
- Bystander intervention models (The 5D framework)
- Manager responsibilities: first response and neutrality
- Fostering zero-tolerance and building speak-up cultures
Course Details
Instructor-led with scenario discussions, case studies, and bystander practice.
Duration
HALF DAY, 4 HOURS
Format
Instructor-led
Audience
All Employees
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Expert Trainer
Learn directly from Ritu Arora, a Microsoft Certified Trainer.
Practical Scenarios
Scenario discussions, case studies, bystander practice, and Q&A.
Care & Sensitivity
Delivered with care and sensitivity by certified practitioners.
Learning Tools
Comprehensive study materials, compliance guides, and study manuals.
Target Audience
All employees - mandatory for all organisations covered by the POSH Act 2013.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites. Mandatory for all employees under the POSH Act, 2013.
What You Will Gain
POSH Law Literacy
Understand the legal framework and full scope of the POSH Act.
Trigger Recognition
Recognise physical, verbal, non-verbal, and digital sexual harassment.
Redressal Clarity
Understand complaint filing, ICC roles, and inquiry timelines.
Confidentiality Assurance
Learn about the strict data containment and confidentiality clauses.
Bystander Action
Apply the 5D framework (Direct, Distract, Delay, Delegate, Document) to intervene.
Safe Work Environment
Commit to a safe workplace culture and a personal zero-tolerance pledge.
Meet Our Trainer
Sanya Talwar(LL.B. Hons.) is a legal professional with over a decade of experience in litigation, workplace compliance, and gender justice. She has appeared before the Supreme Court of India, Delhi High Court, and other judicial forums, and serves as an Independent POSH Consultant, External ICC Member, and empanelled Legal Counsellor with the Delhi Legal Services Authority (DLSA). She has delivered 100+ POSH training sessions, conducted 31+ workplace inquiries and investigations, contributed to UN Women-vetted Skill India gender modules, and continues to support leading organizations and Government of India entities in workplace ethics, compliance, and legal awareness.
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