Frequently Asked Questions

POSH Compliance – Common Questions Answered

Yes. POSH compliance becomes mandatory once your organization has 10 or more employees, regardless of whether you are a startup, MSME, or established company.

Setting it up early is strongly recommended—it is simpler, cheaper, and far less risky than fixing gaps later.

  • Monetary penalties
  • Cancellation or non-renewal of licenses
  • Legal action
  • Serious reputational damage

Yes. Remote participation is legally acceptable when done correctly.

  • Remote IC participation
  • Online POSH training
  • Hybrid workplace compliance
  • POSH policy drafting: 1–2 weeks
  • IC formation & structuring: 1 week
  • Initial employee training: 1–2 sessions
  • Baseline compliance: 3–4 weeks

Possibly. Many organizations have outdated policies, incorrect IC composition, or documentation gaps. We conduct POSH audits and health checks to assess readiness.

When done correctly, no. Our training is practical, scenario-based, inclusive, and focused on awareness—not blame.

  • Number of employees
  • Locations
  • Scope of services
  • Training frequency
  • One-time vs retainer support

Yes. POSH compliance is a preventive legal requirement, not something triggered only by complaints.

  • A POSH policy
  • A properly constituted Internal Committee (IC)
  • Employee awareness and training

Non-compliance can still attract penalties if audited or reported.

The POSH Act requires an independent External Member with:

  • Experience in social work, law, or POSH matters
  • No conflict of interest

We act as External IC Members and ensure neutrality, procedural correctness, and confidentiality.

We do not replace the Internal Committee.

  • Act as External IC Members (where engaged)
  • Guide inquiry process
  • Support documentation and timelines
  • Ensure natural justice principles
  • Employees
  • Managers
  • Senior leadership
  • Internal Committee members
  • Periodic training
  • Record maintenance
  • Correct complaint handling
  • Annual POSH reporting
  • Strict data privacy standards
  • Need-to-know sharing
  • Ethical handling of records

We provide POSH compliance advisory, training, and support. We do not act as legal counsel unless explicitly agreed in writing.