An Analysis on the Prevention of Sexual Harassment ACT, 2013

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  The   Prevention of Sexual Harassment   Act, 2013   is a piece of legislation that was introduced to establish and offer a safe and respectful work environment for women. The main objective of the   POSH   Act is to create awareness, proactive measures, and a fair and confidential grievance redressal process for aggrieved women who are subject to any kind of harassment at the workplace. Important Provisions Under The Act Formation of Internal Committee : Under the  POSH  Act, organizations with more than 10 employees are required to constitute an internal committee to act as a redressal mechanism for the aggrieved parties under the act. The committee is composed of a chairperson who must be a senior-level female employee in an organization, at least two other employees, and one external member with expertise in the field of sexual harassment or a social worker working for the cause of women. Powers of Internal Committee : The Prevention of Workp...