Confidentiality under the PoSH Act 2013
Breaching complainant/respondent identities attracts ₹5,000 penalty. Only IC members, witnesses & concerned parties may access inquiry details.
SHE Box Portal: Empowering women in the workplace
SHE Box enables direct online complaints to MoWCD, ensuring oversight when employers fail to act. Anonymity optional, tracking mandatory.
What does informal redressal mean under the PoSH Act?
Conciliation is voluntary resolution without inquiry – only for mild cases, excluding monetary settlements. No apology coercion; complainant may withdraw anytime.
Implementing IC’s recommendations: Is it a legal requirement?
Employers must implement IC recommendations within 60 days. Non-compliance invites penalties up to ₹50,000 under Section 26 of the PoSH Act.
The PoSH Act, 2013
Part I explores foundational PoSH Act provisions: employer liabilities, IC constitution & civil-criminal law intersections shaping workplace harassment jurisprudence.
Persons with disability and the private sector
Indian employers must ensure disability-inclusive PoSH mechanisms: accessible reporting, sensory-friendly inquiries & awareness programmes accommodating neurodiverse employees.
