POSH - Prevention of Sexual Harassment

POSH Compliance and Workplace Safety Solutions

At Niyam Advisors, we help organizations build safe, inclusive, and compliant workplaces through end-to-end support under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH). With qualified professionals and legal experts, we provide structured guidance, training, and compliance frameworks to ensure organizations meet statutory requirements and foster a culture of respect and dignity at work.

Why POSH compliance matters?

Mandatory for all organizations with 10+ employees
Protects employees and enhances workplace morale
Prevents legal, financial, and reputational consequences
Strengthens organizational culture and trust
Encourages transparency and responsible leadership

Our Services

Safety is not a benefit, it is a RIGHT. Every woman deserves DIGNITY at work.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Our POSH Services

External Member (EM) for Internal Committee

Our experienced POSH practitioners serve as External Members on your Internal Committee (IC), bringing legal knowledge, neutrality, and procedural expertise.

What we offer:

– Objective participation in IC meetings
– Guidance on complaint handling
– Support in drafting inquiry reports
– Ensuring legal compliance and fairness

POSH Policy Drafting & Review

We help organizations implement a strong, legally compliant POSH policy tailored to their structure and workforce.
Includes:
– Drafting or revising POSH policy
– Integration with company HR policies
– Creation of SOPs, reporting structures, and documentation formats

POSH Training & Capacity Building

Training is mandatory under the Act—both for employees and IC members.

Our training modules:

Employee Awareness Sessions
– Understanding rights, responsibilities & complaint process
– Scenarios, role-plays, and case laws

IC Training
– Inquiry procedures, evidence handling, and report drafting
– Legal duties and consequences of non-compliance

Leadership/Senior Management Workshops
– Governance mindset & prevention strategies

(Modules available in online and on-site formats)

POSH Compliance Audit

A detailed assessment of your organizational preparedness and compliance status.

Audit coverage:

– Review of policies & communication
– IC strength & constitution verification
– Case documentation & record-keeping
– Training compliance check
– Annual Report filing compliance
– Detailed audit report with recommendations

Assistance in Inquiry Proceedings

We support organizations and IC members through professional guidance during inquiries.

Support includes:

– Drafting notices & responses
– Advisory on timelines and due process
– Assisting in report formation
– Guidance on confidentiality and documentation standards

POSH Awareness Material & Documentation

We provide ready-made and customized materials to help organizations stay compliant:
– Posters, notices & communication templates
– Complaint forms, inquiry formats, and checklists
– Annual Report filing templates
– IC appointment letters and meeting minutes formats

Our Approach

We follow a legally sound framework rooted in statutory requirements and best practices, ensuring a neutral and objective process with fair handling of cases and unbiased reviews, while offering practical and clear actionable steps that organizations can easily implement, along with maintaining complete confidentiality and sensitivity in handling all discussions, documents and inquiries.