PoSH timelines often become a point of uncertainty once a complaint is reported later than expected. While the Act prescribes clear time limits for filing complaints, workplace reporting does not always follow statutory schedules. Complaints may surface after delay for reasons that are not captured neatly within legal definitions. This places Internal Committees and employers… Continue reading PoSH Timelines in Practice: How Limitation Works
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Empowering ICs: Escaping Over-Reliance on External Members
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
How ICs Can Manage Cross-Organization Harassment Complaints?
The Supreme Court’s recent observations on the functioning of Internal Committees (ICs) did not alter the PoSH framework but clarified and reinforced its existing principles. This articulation reaffirms that employees retain the right to approach their own IC even when the alleged harasser belongs to another organization, thereby strengthening accountability across workplaces. Until now, many… Continue reading How ICs Can Manage Cross-Organization Harassment Complaints?
