When the PoSH Act introduced the requirement of an External Member under Section 4(2)(c), the intent was straightforward: to bring in someone independent, trained, and experienced enough to help Internal Committees stay fair and neutral. The law did not envision a marketplace of External Members competing for engagement. It envisioned a steady outside voice that… Continue reading Empowering ICs: Escaping Over-Reliance on External Members
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How Conduct’s Timeline & Documentation Guardrails Prevent Inquiry Failures
In every workplace inquiry, the Internal Committee carries two simultaneous responsibilities: ensuring fairness in the process, and ensuring that the process itself can stand scrutiny. Even the most sincere inquiry can be questioned if timelines slip, if documentation is inconsistent, or if hearing records are incomplete. The Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act, 2013 is very… Continue reading How Conduct’s Timeline & Documentation Guardrails Prevent Inquiry Failures
