Mastering POSH : Building Capacity of Internal Committees

Introduction

Workplace sexual harassment is not only a serious legal issue but also a critical workplace culture and employee safety concern. In India, every organization with 10 or more employees is legally required to comply with the provisions of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 — commonly known as the POSH Act.

Under the law, organizations must:

• Draft and implement a POSH policy,

• Constitute an Internal Committee (IC),

• Conduct fair and timely inquiries into complaints, and

• Submit annual compliance reports.

However, despite these legal responsibilities, many Internal Committee members and HR professionals receive little or no formal practical training. They are often expected to handle highly sensitive complaints, conduct legally compliant inquiries, maintain confidentiality, prepare documentation, and issue reasoned recommendations — all without structured guidance. Poorly conducted inquiries can lead to legal challenges, reputational damage, employee distrust, and financial consequences for organizations.

As a Consultant, Trainer and Expert Member serving on several Internal Complaints Committee, I have designed this course is to bridge that gap.

Who This Course is For

This course is ideal for:

· Internal Committee Members (IC)

· HR Professionals & Compliance Officers

· Legal Practitioners & Consultants

· Managers & Team Leaders

· External Members

· Law Students for future learnings

· Government & PSU Employees involved in POSH compliance

· NGOs involved in Trainings & awareness building

Course Structure

This practical and comprehensive masterclass provides a step-by-step understanding of how Internal Committees should function under the POSH Act, 2013. This course is divided into 12 comprehensive modules covering:

· Evolution and Legal Foundation of POSH Act

· Workplace Harassment Identification

· Internal Committee Structure

· Complaint Handling Process

· Inquiry Procedures

· Evidence & Witness Management

· Sensitivity & Ethical Practices

· Reporting Findings and Best Practices

· Compliance and Organisation Responsibility

· Case Studies

· Capstone Learnings

The course also includes a ready-to-use templates, checklists, notices, inquiry formats, and compliance documents that can be directly applied in the workplace.

What You Will Learn

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

· Understand the POSH Act 2013 and its legal foundation

· Identify and classify different forms of workplace harassment

· Understand the structure and powers of the Internal Committee

· Handle complaints from filing to final resolution

· Conduct fair, structured, and legally compliant inquiries

· Manage witnesses, evidence, and cross-examinations

· Handle sensitive issues like retaliation and bias

· Prepare defensible inquiry reports and recommendations

Course Outcome

Whether you are:

• A Presiding Officer or member of an Internal Committee,

• An HR professional or compliance manager,

• A corporate trainer or legal professional,

• A manager responsible for workplace culture, or

• Someone aspiring to become a qualified POSH professional,

This course will equip you with practical skills and actionable knowledge to:

· Handle POSH complaints from start to finish

· Conduct fair workplace investigations

· Draft structured inquiry reports

· Ensure legal compliance and organizational safety

· Act as a competent Internal Committee member

Why This Course is Different

· Expert-Led Content: Learn from an Expert who has served on more than 20 Internal Committee as an External Expert and have trained more than 15000+ people in the field of sexual harassment prevention and workplace safety.

· Comprehensive Curriculum: The course not only covers the legal framework of the POSH Act 2013 but is aimed to build the capacity of Internal Committee members enabling them to handle complaints and work effectively to create a respectful workplace culture.

· Practical Insights: Practical inquiry-focused learning instead of only legal theory with Real workplace case studies and investigation scenarios . Learn Step-by-step complaint handling and inquiry procedures, evidence analysis and report writing. Covers modern workplace challenges (virtual harassment, bias, retaliation)

Requirements

· A desire to make your organization better equipped to deal with sexual harassment in the workplace

· No Legal background needed

· Access to Computer Internet to download templates

Important Note

This course is designed for training and capacity building of POSH Internal Committee members and is aligned with the POSH Act, 2013 framework and best practices in workplace compliance.

Ready to Build Safe Workplaces?

Strengthen Your Internal Committee Skills Today. Equip yourself with the knowledge, confidence, and practical investigation skills needed to handle workplace complaints fairly, professionally, and lawfully.

Enroll now and become a more effective, ethical, and confident Internal Committee proffessional.