What is POSH?
The POSH Act – Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 was enacted to protect women from sexual harassment and to ensure a safe and secure work environment through mandatory Workplace Sexual Harassment Compliance.
Sexual harassment refers to unwelcome behaviour of a sexual nature that creates a hostile or offensive work environment. Key elements include unwelcome behaviour, conduct of a sexual nature, creation of a hostile work environment, and quid pro quo situations.
Types include:
Verbal (comments, jokes, rumours)
Non-verbal (gestures, images, texts, emails)
Physical (touching, hugging, kissing)
Legal and organizational definitions may vary, but they share common principles under POSH Law Compliance in India. Addressing sexual harassment is crucial for maintaining a safe, respectful, and legally compliant workplace and ensuring adherence to Corporate Governance & Labour Law Compliance standards.
What is POSH Advisory?
POSH Advisory Services help organizations comply with the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, 2013. These services include:
Development of Anti-Sexual Harassment Policies
Conducting POSH Training & Awareness Workshops
Formation and training of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) / Internal Committee (IC)
Handling and investigation of complaints
Conducting awareness and sensitization programs
Performing POSH Compliance Audits
Providing advisory and victim support mechanisms
These services ensure a safe, respectful, and legally compliant workplace while meeting statutory Labour Law & HR Compliance Requirements.
Akansha Rathi and Associates (ARACS) provides comprehensive POSH Compliance & Advisory Services. Mrs. Akansha Rathi, Founder of ARACS, is a Certified POSH Trainer and has conducted more than 100+ online and offline POSH training sessions for corporates and organizations.
ARACS ensures organizations comply with the POSH Act by developing comprehensive sexual harassment policies, conducting structured training and awareness workshops, and forming and training Internal Committees (IC/ICC). Our services include establishing clear complaint handling procedures, assisting in POSH Complaint Investigation & Documentation, conducting compliance audits, and ensuring proper statutory reporting as required under law.
We focus on building a safe, respectful, and legally compliant workplace environment.
Key Areas of practice
- Conducting POSH Seminars, Workshops & Sensitization Programs for Corporates
- Acting as External Member of Internal Committee (IC) under POSH Act
- Conducting Independent Investigation of POSH Complaints
- Drafting and implementation of Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy Documentation
- Advising on POSH Compliance Best Practices & Workplace Governance Standards
Here are some visual testimonials about POSH Sessions conducted by us:
Empowering a safer workplace: Celebrating our successful POSH Advisory session at SafeXpay!
Building a respectful workplace: Thrilled to complete a successful POSH Advisory session online with Infurnia!
AJR Infra
Celebrating a successful POSH Advisory session at AJR Infra, committed to a safer workplace!
Creating positive change: IVYCAP Ventures POSH Advisory session was a triumphant step toward a respectful workplace!
Let’s work together to create a harassment-free workplace. Reach out for POSH advisory assistance.