Summary
- The POSH Act, enacted on December 9, 2013, mandates every workplace with 10 or more employees to establish an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) to address sexual harassment.
- It protects all women at the workplace, including contract workers and interns, and defines sexual harassment broadly to include unwelcome physical, verbal, or non-verbal conduct.
- The SHe-Box portal facilitates online filing of complaints, ensuring accessibility for women across various sectors.
- Non-compliance can lead to fines of up to ₹50,000 and reputational risks for organizations that fail to uphold these legal obligations.
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