What Role can HR Play in the POSH Process?

Can the complainant/respondent object to the IC's findings?

Does the POSH Act give either the complainant or respondent an opportunity to dispute an IC's findings? Tune into The POSHpod season 3, episode to have these questions answered by your hosts Laxmi Char and Bishen Jeswant.

Is the CEO an employer? Can they be investigated? If yes, Who constitutes the IC?

Any CEO who controls the workplace could meet the POSH Act description as an 'employer'. How can the internal members of the IC conduct a free and fair investigation? How does the POSH Act see this? Tune into The POSHpod season 3, episode to have these questions answered by your hosts Laxmi Char and Bishen Jeswant.

What Role can HR Play in the POSH Process?

What is the role of HR in the POSH process? Can they participate in the IC? Do they advise the IC on final recommendations? Tune into The POSHpod season 3, episode to have these questions answered by your hosts Laxmi Char and Bishen Jeswant.

Can non-sexual acts be sexual harassment?

Quid pro quo' harassment isn't always obvious. What if the specific act isn’t sexual—but has strings attached? How does the POSH Act see this? Tune into The POSHpod season 3, episode to have these questions answered by your hosts Laxmi Char and Bishen Jeswant.

How can the employer/IC protect confidentiality obligations while cooperating with the police?

If a police complaint runs parallel to an internal investigation, how can the IC balance the requirement to cooperate with the police while following the confidentiality obligations laid out in the Act? Tune into The POSHpod season 3, episode to have these questions answered by your hosts Laxmi Char and Bishen Jeswant.