POSH Compliance Services

Why is POSH Act Compliance Important?

Compliance not only safeguards your employees but also helps you minimize the risk of business failures due to reputational damage. The importance of POSH Act Compliance is as follows:

• Helps Reduce the Risk of Disputes
  When you are compliant with the POSH Act, you can remain stress-free from lawsuits, disputes, regulatory actions, and hefty penalties for non-conformity.
• Smooth Resolution
  On-time resolution of reporting and complaint resolutions will help demonstrate your commitment towards employee welfare and ethical business practices.
• Enhances Brand Reputation
  With POSH compliance, you can protect your company's reputation and brand image in the market.
• Projects Your Business as Trustworthy
  Businesses that have a proper reporting channel, redressal mechanism, and training programs gain the trust of their employees as well as the investors in the market.

What is the POSH Compliance Checklist and Requirements?

Take a look at the POSH Compliance checklist and requirements:

• Formation of an internal committee if the entity has more than 10 employees.
• Drafting, adoption, and implementation of the policy.
• Display of the said policy on the notice board of the organization.
• Appointment of a qualified individual as an external member of the IC.
• Conduct regular awareness programs for your staff.
• Provide sufficient training to your internal committee members.
• A confidential complaint redressal mechanism.
• Conduct inquiries as per POSH Act compliance.
• Record maintenance of every incident reporting, complaint, and action taken.
• Submit the annual report to the district office.
• Upload the report online via the SHe-Box-Portal.
• Maintain confidentiality throughout the process.
• Implement the recommendations of the IC.
• Review your POSH policy in case of amendments to the applicable law.

Who Needs POSH Compliance?

Almost every business that has more than 10 employees needs to fulfil POSH compliance:

• Public and private limited companies
• New startups
• Limited Liability Partnerships
• NGOs
• Partnership firms
• Hospitals
• Educational Institutions
• Manufacturing Units
• Industrial Plants
• Consultancy and Advisory Firms
• Branch Offices
• Remote and Hybrid Workplaces

What Documents are Needed for POSH Compliance?

Here's a list of documents that are needed for POSH compliance:

• Company registration certificate
• MOA/AOA of the company
• Partnership deed
• Udyam registration certificate
• PAN of the organization
• Employee hierarchy and organizational structure
• Details of the entire workforce
• Existing batch of HR policies or handbook (if any)
• A copy of your implemented policy
• Information on proposed internal committee (IC) members
• Details of the external members (if appointed already)
• Previous training records of POSH (if available)
• Annual POSH reports (if any)
• All records detailing inquiries or complaints

Step-by-Step Process for POSH Compliance

Check out how Corpbiz helps companies like you with POSH Compliance support:

1. Step: Consultation
   We will assess your company or organization's POSH requirements based on your entity's size and related factors affecting the organization's need for compliance.


2. Step: Compliance and Assessment
   We conduct a GAP analysis to identify issues or gaps in your existing policies.


3. Step: Policy Drafting
   Our legal associates will prepare or update your POSH policy as per the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act.


4. Step: Form Internal Committee
   If you have already decided on the members for the internal committee under POSH, then you should constitute an IC with at least four members (50% must be women). The presiding officer should be a woman, and one external member is also mandatory. We will help you appoint the most qualified individuals to fill the roles.


5. Step: Employee Training
   Corpbiz's compliance experts will help you conduct an awareness and employee training program as well as the IC orientation.


6. Step: Documentation and Implementation
   In the next step, we will assist you in implementing policies, notices, complaint procedures, and record maintenance systems.


7. Step: Ongoing POSH Compliance
   Prepare and submit your annual reports, update your policy, and conduct an inquiry upon receiving a report.

Why Choose Corpbiz for POSH Compliance in India?

• 10+ Years of Labour Law Compliance
  We have proven experience of over a decade in labour law compliance- served more than 10,000 PIN codes in 25+ states and 5 UTs. Successfully empowered 50,000+ businesses with EPF, ESI, POSH, and more.
• Regulatory and Awareness Material Design
  From Training guides & posters to policies and other communication materials, we help clients and their employees stay informed about roles, rights, responsibilities, and workplace safety protocols- enhance your workplace through trust and a harassment-free culture.
• Comprehensive Legal Support
  Our associates make sure that your compliance is fully aligned with POSH requirements and law- meet statutory mandates and minimize your legal risks through proper documentation, on-time reporting, and structured processes.
• Experienced Team of Professionals
  Get access to certified POSH trainers, legal professionals, and experts with in-depth knowledge and practical experience in the field who will guide you throughout investigations and the compliance lifecycle.
• Tailored Training Programs
  We design your training materials and sessions as per your organization's culture, industry type, workforce, POSH regulations, and overall environment.
• Independent Member Support
  Appoint qualified external members for your internal committees to confirm impartial inquiries, unbiased recommendations, and alignment with statutory compliance- confidential and professional.
• End-to-End Management
  We offer complete solutions, starting from policy drafting, committee constitution, training program, assistance with complaint handling, annual report submissions, and more- all under one roof.
• One Individual Compliance Manager
  Each client gets one dedicated manager who takes care of the entire flow of communications from various departments, deadline management, and centralizes POSH compliance management.
• Specialized Ongoing Support – Free for 12 Months
  Corpbiz provides long-term assistance through regular updates, new training, continuous policy reviews, and comprehensive support- so your organization evolves side-by-side with the ever-changing regulatory environment.