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POSH Act 2013 Compliance & Advisory

Creating a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace is not only a legal obligation but also a critical component of good governance, employee wellbeing and organizational culture. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (“POSH Act”) mandates employers to establish mechanisms for prevention, prohibition and redressal of workplace sexual harassment and to provide a safe working environment for women employees.

Non-compliance with the POSH Act can expose organizations to legal liability, regulatory action, reputational damage, employee relations challenges and adverse workplace culture outcomes. As organizations continue to adopt hybrid work models, distributed teams and diverse workplaces, the need for robust POSH compliance frameworks has become even more critical.

At Kanchan Khatana & Associates, we provide comprehensive POSH compliance, advisory and investigation support through our dedicated practice vertical, POSH ADVO, which focuses exclusively on helping organizations build legally compliant, safe and respectful workplaces.

Our services include:
POSH Policy Drafting and Review
Internal Committee (IC) Constitution and Compliance
External Member Services
POSH Awareness Training for Employees
Specialized Training for Managers and Leadership Teams
Internal Committee Capacity Building Programs
POSH Compliance Audits
Advisory on Complex Workplace Harassment Matters
Complaint Assessment and Risk Evaluation
Inquiry Management and Procedural Guidance
Investigation Support and Documentation Review
Annual Report and Statutory Compliance Support
POSH Compliance for Startups, SMEs, GCCs and Multinational Organizations

Our team combines deep expertise in Employment Law, Workplace Investigations and Compliance Advisory to help organizations not only meet statutory requirements but also foster a culture of dignity, respect and accountability.

Client Success Story – Manufacturing Sector

A large manufacturing organization with multiple plants engaged our team after receiving a workplace harassment complaint involving employees across different reporting structures. The organization was concerned about ensuring a fair process while minimizing disruption to operations and maintaining employee confidence in the complaint resolution mechanism.

Our POSH ADVO team supported the Internal Committee throughout the inquiry process, reviewed documentation, advised on procedural compliance and guided stakeholders on communication and confidentiality requirements. We also conducted awareness sessions for managers and employees following the closure of the matter.

The organization successfully completed a legally compliant inquiry, strengthened trust in its grievance redressal mechanisms and enhanced workplace awareness regarding respectful conduct and behavioral expectations.

Client Success Story – IT / GCC Sector

A multinational Global Capability Centre (GCC) employing over 1,500 professionals sought our assistance in strengthening its POSH compliance framework as part of a broader workplace governance initiative. While the organization had existing policies and an Internal Committee, leadership wanted to assess effectiveness, enhance employee awareness and align practices with evolving workplace realities, including hybrid work environments.

Our team conducted a comprehensive POSH compliance review, redesigned the policy framework, delivered customized employee and manager training programs and provided advanced capability-building workshops for Internal Committee members. We also established governance mechanisms for complaint management, reporting and compliance monitoring.

As a result, the organization significantly improved employee awareness, enhanced Internal Committee effectiveness, strengthened compliance governance and created a more inclusive and respectful workplace culture aligned with global best practices.

At Kanchan Khatana & Associates and POSH ADVO, we believe that effective POSH compliance goes beyond statutory compliance. It is about building workplaces where employees feel safe, respected and empowered to perform at their best while enabling organizations to uphold the highest standards of ethics, governance and workplace conduct.