Half Day Internal Committee Training on POSH (Webinar)

Interactive session to educate IC Members about their role and responsibilities under the Law against Sexual Harassment. You can scroll down to see the details of some of the topics we will cover during this session. Recording not permitted.

All the below mentioned headings shall be discussed keeping in mind the recent developments that have taken place under this Law in light of recent case laws of the Supreme Court and the various High Courts and cases reported by media along with touching upon our handling of real life cases in such matters including counselling provided, inquiries & conciliations handled and the cases taken up for litigation.

Duration: Half Day

Batch Size: All IC Members

Give-aways:

  1. Power Point Presentation
  2. Checklist
  3. Timelines

This Internal Committee Training on POSH will also includes learning from: Videos, Case Scenarios and Real-life examples, Polling and Quizzes. Sessions will be tailored to your Oragnization’s requirement. Hence, kindly provide us with a copy of your anti-sexual harassment / prevention of sexual harassment policy, list of IC members and other details that you would like us to be aware of when conducting the program.

Session can also be tailored to the context of COVID-19 & work from home and the practices / processes being followed by your Organization (if any). Alternatively, a call can be scheduled to discuss your expectations & requirements. Once you have placed the order, we will confirm the date and facilitator details.

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Description

Definitions & Scope: (Internal Committee Training on POSH)

  • Sexual Harassment: Definition, scope, types & criteria 
  • Sexual harassment: physical vs. virtual
  • Interpretation of terms such as employer, employee and workplace 

IC: Role & Biases

  • Internal Committee (IC): Understanding biases and its influence on inquiry
  • IC: Role & Functions, Powers of IC as Civil Court and Guidelines 

Complaint: Types, Sensitivity & Impact

  • Complaints: Types (anonymous, oral & written complaints)
  • By whom, Against whom
  • Sensitivities involved
  • Impact on aggrieved, staff, management and respondent
  • Recognizing & addressing the same

Process & Challenges

  • Conciliation / Inquiry: Timelines, sensitive interviewing, temporary relief, principles of natural justice etc. 
  • Challenges faced by IC: Handling emotional distress, retaliation, cases filed with Police, Confidentiality etc.
  • Process to be followed by IC in virtual set-up

Documentation

  • Inquiry Report: Do’s & Don’ts and types & determinants of recommendations
  • Statutory Reporting: Annual Reports
  • Recommended practices for a healthy environment

Did you know?

IC training is mandatory under Law.

Modality & duration of training has not been defined under Law.

Data related to IC Training has to be mentioned in annual report to be submitted to government.

IC has to follow principals of natural justice & has powers of civil court. Their inquiry & report should be such that it can stand the test of courts / appellate authorities.

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