Metrics hold firms accountable, turning diversity pledges into measurable progress.
Conciliation is voluntary resolution without inquiry - only for mild cases, excluding monetary settlements. No apology coercion; complainant may withdraw anytime.
Employers must implement IC recommendations within 60 days. Non-compliance invites penalties up to ₹50,000 under Section 26 of the PoSH Act.
Part I explores foundational PoSH Act provisions: employer liabilities, IC constitution & civil-criminal law intersections shaping workplace harassment jurisprudence.
Indian employers must ensure disability-inclusive PoSH mechanisms: accessible reporting, sensory-friendly inquiries & awareness programmes accommodating neurodiverse employees.
The 2019 Act mandates non-discriminatory workplaces, requiring PoSH policies to explicitly protect transgender employees from harassment and ensure equal grievance redressal.
