PoSH Act 2013

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A law passed in 2013 that applies to all private and government enterprises operating in India with 10 or more employees. The Act was passed in order to prevent, prohibit and redress sexual harassment of women at the workplace.

Aggregator’s responsibility of safety: Ola and PoSH Act, 2013
Aggregators like Ola bear responsibility under PoSH 2013 to ensure safety mechanisms extend to their platform workers, despite operational complexities.
J. Hema committee report: Sexual harassment in mollywood
The J. Hema Committee report exposed systemic sexual harassment in Malayalam cinema, demanding industry-wide PoSH compliance & cultural change.
“Platform” for safety: PoSH for the gig economy
Extending PoSH Act protections to gig/platform workers is critical, ensuring their safety despite non-traditional employer-employee relationships.
Tacking third-party sexual harassment
The WPA 2023 introduces new worker safety regulations; understanding its interplay with existing PoSH obligations is key for comprehensive compliance.
Breaking down the role of the Internal Committee
The Internal Committee is the cornerstone of PoSH, tasked with impartially receiving, inquiring into & recommending action on harassment complaints.

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