Concordlegal undertakes legal advisory, documentation, training and professional assistance in matters arising under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) and the applicable Rules.
The practice covers the legal requirements relating to POSH policy, Internal Committee, workplace awareness, complaint proceedings, inquiry processes, statutory documentation and compliance.
Drafting, review and legal vetting of workplace POSH Policies, procedures and related employment documentation.
Legal assistance relating to constitution, composition, appointment and functioning of the Internal Committee in accordance with the statutory requirements.
Legal guidance to Internal Committee members on statutory procedure, documentation, inquiry-related requirements and discharge of their functions under the POSH Act and Rules.
Legal assistance in relation to complaints of sexual harassment, including procedural guidance during Internal Committee proceedings and inquiry.
Legal review and assistance concerning notices, statements, documentary material, proceedings, findings, recommendations and other records arising during a POSH inquiry.
Legal training and awareness programmes for employees and orientation programmes for Internal Committee members concerning their respective statutory roles and responsibilities.
Legal assistance concerning statutory obligations of employers, including workplace policy, Internal Committee requirements, awareness measures, records and implementation of applicable statutory requirements.
Assistance concerning Internal Committee annual reports, statutory information, records and other reporting requirements under the applicable legal framework.
Legal review of existing POSH policies, Internal Committee documentation, procedures and records for conformity with applicable statutory requirements.
Legal advice concerning issues arising before, during or after Internal Committee proceedings, including questions relating to procedure, employer action and implementation of recommendations.
The nature and scope of professional engagement in a POSH matter depend upon the circumstances of the workplace, the statutory requirements applicable to the establishment and the stage at which legal assistance is sought.
Professional assistance may be provided to employers, Internal Committees and other persons or entities entitled to obtain legal assistance, subject to applicable law and professional requirements.
The contents of this page are intended to identify the areas of legal practice of Concordlegal and do not constitute legal advice in relation to any particular complaint, inquiry or workplace.