Why Attend?
✅ Learn the correct legal procedures for PoSH investigations
✅ Ensure compliance with Supreme Court guidelines
✅ Develop skills to conduct fair and unbiased inquiries
✅ Gain real-world insights through case studies and mock hearings
Half-Day Training Program for Internal Committee (IC) Members
Target Audience:
- Internal Committee (IC) Members
- HR & Compliance Officers
- Senior Leadership & Decision-Makers
Training Duration:
- Half-Day (4 Hours) / Full-Day (7 Hours) Interactive Session
- Mode: Virtual / In-Person
Training Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will:
- Gain in-depth knowledge of the PoSH Act, 2013, focusing on IC responsibilities.
- Learn how to handle complaints effectively and confidentially.
- Understand the principles of natural justice in the investigation process.
- Develop skills for conducting fair inquiries and writing investigation reports.
- Identify grey areas and challenges in PoSH compliance.
- Learn best practices for workplace sensitization and prevention initiatives.
Training Modules:
1. Roles & Responsibilities of the IC
- Structure and composition of the Internal Committee
- Legal obligations and scope under the PoSH Act
- Duties of IC members in complaint resolution
2. Understanding Workplace Harassment & Consent
- Definitions and legal interpretations of harassment
- Types of workplace harassment: Quid Pro Quo & Hostile Work Environment
- Understanding consent in professional settings
3. Complaint Handling & Redressal Mechanism
- Steps involved in filing and processing a complaint
- Ensuring confidentiality and fair treatment of both parties
- Understanding timelines and documentation requirements
4. Investigation Process & Inquiry Procedures
- Principles of natural justice in PoSH inquiries
- Interviewing complainants, respondents, and witnesses
- Handling evidence and maintaining neutrality
- Preponderance of probabilities – decision-making standard
5. Drafting Reports & Framing Recommendations
- Writing comprehensive and unbiased investigation reports
- Legal implications of recommendations
- Corrective actions and penalties
6. Common Challenges & Grey Areas in PoSH Cases
- Retaliation and false complaints
- Dealing with third-party harassment cases
- Cultural and organizational barriers to reporting
7. Prevention & Awareness Initiatives
- Employer’s role in PoSH compliance
- Creating a culture of zero tolerance
- Regular training & sensitisation programs for employees
8. Case Study Discussions & Mock Investigation Exercise
- Interactive case discussions based on real-life scenarios
- Role-playing exercise for complaint handling and inquiry
- Feedback and learning insights from experts
Interactive Elements:
✔ Case Study Analysis – Learn from real PoSH cases
✔ Role-Playing & Mock Hearings – Gain practical experience in investigations
✔ Live Q&A Session – Address key challenges faced by IC members
✔ Assessment & Certification – Validate learning and preparedness
