Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH)-Mandatory Compliance

MANDATORY UNDER THE POSH ACT, 2013

POSH Compliance is a mandatory legal requirement. We make its implementation comprehensive, practical, and legally robust.

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Complete POSH Compliance Solutions

End-to-end support across training, committee representation, policy drafting, audits, sensitisation and legal advisory.

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POSH Training Services

Comprehensive POSH compliance workshops tailored to your organisation, helping build awareness, clarity, and a safe, harassment-free workplace.

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IC External Member

Professional external member support for Internal Committees, helping ensure POSH proceedings are legally compliant, impartial, fair, and properly handled.

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Policy Drafting

Legally reviewed POSH and workplace ethics policies designed to meet statutory requirements while aligning with your organisation’s values and work environment.

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Compliance Audits

Detailed workplace compliance audits to identify gaps, reduce legal risks, and ensure alignment with applicable POSH requirements and Indian law.

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Diversity & Inclusion Sensitisation

Interactive diversity, equity, and inclusion sessions designed to increase awareness, encourage empathy, and promote a respectful and inclusive workplace culture.

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Legal Advisory

Professional legal guidance on workplace harassment, POSH compliance, employment-related matters, workplace ethics, and associated legal concerns.

Why POSH Compliance Cannot Wait

Awareness of the Sexual Harassment Act remains low, and non-compliance remains widespread across Indian workplaces.

32%

Percentage of women in the workplace

45%

Companies non-compliant with the Sexual Harassment Act

26%

MNCs not compliant with the Sexual Harassment Act

97%

Firms unaware of the Sexual Harassment Act

Committed to Legal Compliance and Workplace Safety

At Supreme Laws, we understand that navigating the complexities of legal compliance and workplace ethics can be daunting for many organizations.

Our mission is to empower organizations to create safe and respectful workplaces. With over a decade of dedicated experience in the legal field and POSH compliance, we specialize in tailoring solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. Our proven methodologies ensure legal compliance while fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion, which in turn helps organisations in their overall growth. We are not just a service provider; we are your partners in achieving workplace excellence and maintaining the highest standards of ethics and safety.

Get In Touch

Amrita Singh

Partner
Tel: +91 9855274447
+91 6283351169
amrita@supremelaws.in

 

Practices & Industries
Advocate
POSH Expert & Certified Trainer
Legal & Compliance Advisor

Amrita Singh is an Advocate with a multidisciplinary background, holding a Master’s degree in Sociology and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), with extensive experience in the field of law, mediation, and workplace compliance.

Over the years, she has handled matters involving various Government Ministries and Departments and is serving as a Panel Advocate for the Union of India. She has also been empanelled with the Punjab and Haryana High Court, gaining valuable exposure to diverse legal issues and institutional frameworks.

In addition to her legal practice, she is a trained Mediator and a POSH Consultant, actively working towards promoting safe and respectful workplaces. She has been associated as a Resource Person for imparting POSH training on behalf of the State Legal Services Authority, conducting awareness sessions for varied audiences.

Her approach combines legal expertise with a practical and sociological perspective, enabling her to address workplace concerns with sensitivity, clarity, and effective solutions. Her focus is not just on interpreting the law, but on making it accessible, practical, and impactful in real-world environments.

Tailored Services for Legal Compliance and Workplace Safety

Every engagement is shaped around your industry, workforce size and workplace culture.

SERVICE 01

POSH Training

Our POSH training goes beyond box-ticking. We deliver engaging, scenario-based workshops for employees, managers and leadership, building real awareness of the law and a culture of respect.

  • Customised for your industry & workforce size
  • Interactive case studies and scenario discussions
  • Available in English & Hindi
  • Completion certificates for all participants
  • Annual refresh sessions available

SERVICE 02

External Member of Internal Committee

Under the POSH Act, every Internal Committee must include at least one external member. Amrita Singh serves as an independent, impartial, and qualified external member for organisations across India.

  • Legally qualified advocate with POSH expertise
  • Impartial and confidential participation
  • Available for formal inquiry proceedings
  • Guidance on procedural compliance
  • Annual retainer and ad-hoc arrangements available

SERVICE 03

POSH Policy Drafting

A generic downloaded policy will not protect your organisation. We draft robust, legally vetted, and organisation-specific POSH policies that comply with the latest statutory requirements and reflect your workplace values.

  • Fully compliant with POSH Act 2013 & amendments
  • Tailored to your industry, size, and culture
  • Includes definitions, procedures, and redressal mechanisms
  • Legal review and approval by advocate
  • Ongoing policy update support

SERVICE 04

Compliance Audits

Our POSH and workplace compliance audits systematically assess your organisation’s current state — identifying gaps, risks, and areas for improvement. We deliver a clear, actionable report with a prioritised remediation roadmap.

  • End-to-end POSH compliance assessment
  • Internal Committee constitution review
  • Policy and documentation gap analysis
  • Training records and awareness evaluation
  • Detailed report with remediation priority matrix

SERVICE 05

Diversity and Inclusion Sensitisation

True inclusion goes beyond hiring numbers. Our D&I sensitisation sessions help teams understand unconscious bias, privilege, and the daily micro-behaviours that shape workplace culture — fostering empathy and belonging.

  • Unconscious bias awareness workshops
  • Inclusive communication training
  • Allyship and bystander intervention
  • Leadership inclusion briefings
  • Customised for your team’s specific dynamics

SERVICE 06

Legal Advisory

From employment contracts to harassment complaints and disciplinary proceedings, we provide ongoing legal advisory services on all matters related to workplace law, ethics, and compliance.

  • Employment law and labour compliance guidance
  • POSH complaint handling and investigation support
  • Disciplinary and misconduct proceedings advice
  • Retainer-based ongoing legal support
  • Confidential, privileged counsel

THE BIGGER PICTURE

POSH and Diversity & Inclusion: Building a Safe and Respectful Workplace

A diverse workplace brings together people with different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and ways of thinking. But diversity alone does not create an inclusive organisation. Inclusion begins when people feel respected, heard, valued, and confident that they can participate without fear of discrimination, harassment, exclusion, or retaliation.

THE LAW

POSH

A statutory framework for the prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment of women at the workplace.

REPRESENTATION

Diversity

Brings different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences into the organisation.

EXPERIENCE

Inclusion

Creates an environment where those differences coexist with respect, dignity and meaningful participation.

Diversity is about representation.
Inclusion is about experience.

86%

of business leaders said embedding diversity, equity and inclusion into everyday work is important to organisational success

25%

considered their organisations very ready to act on it.
This highlights the gap between valuing DEI and being equipped to implement it effectively.

Sources: Deloitte 2023 Global Human Capital Trends; International Labour Organization global survey on violence and harassment at work.

THE GAP

Recognising inclusion is not the same as being ready for it

We believe that a truly effective workplace culture is built at the intersection of diversity, inclusion, dignity, and safety. The Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 (POSH Act) provides an important legal framework for preventing and addressing sexual harassment, but meaningful compliance goes beyond having a policy or conducting an annual training session.

This highlights an important gap: organisations increasingly recognise the importance of inclusion, but translating that recognition into effective workplace practices requires deliberate effort.

For us, inclusion is reflected in the everyday experience of employees. Can people express their views without fear of being ridiculed or marginalised? Are different perspectives treated with respect? Are personal boundaries understood and respected? Are unconscious biases recognised? Do employees feel safe raising concerns? Are complaints handled fairly and impartially? Do individuals have equal opportunities to participate and progress?

THE EVIDENCE

A low complaint count is not proof of a safe workplace

The need for safe and respectful workplaces is also reflected in global data. The International Labour Organization’s first global survey on violence and harassment at work found that almost 23% of people in employment — more than one in five — had experienced violence or harassment at work during their working lives. The survey covered physical, psychological, and sexual violence and harassment.

The ILO also found that only around half of those who experienced violence or harassment disclosed their experiences to someone else. Fear for reputation and the perception that reporting would be ineffective were among the factors associated with non-disclosure.

For organisations, this presents an important consideration: a low number of complaints does not necessarily mean that a workplace is free from harassment. A genuinely safe workplace is one where employees have confidence in the systems available to them and feel secure enough to raise concerns when something goes wrong.

The POSH Act establishes a statutory framework for the prevention, prohibition, and redressal of sexual harassment of women at the workplace. However, effective POSH compliance should not be reduced to the existence of an Internal Committee or completion of an annual awareness programme. It should translate into awareness, prevention, accessibility, impartiality, accountability, and confidence in the process.

The objective should not simply be to ask “Are we POSH compliant?”
Organisations should also ask:

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Is our compliance framework actually effective?

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Do our employees understand their rights and responsibilities?

03

Does our workplace culture encourage respect, dignity, and inclusion?

04

Can we demonstrate meaningful implementation of our statutory responsibilities?

OUR APPROACH

Compliance as an ongoing responsibility, not a periodic exercise

We see POSH and Diversity & Inclusion as complementary, though distinct, elements of a responsible workplace framework. In our view, compliance requires appropriate policies, trained Internal Committees, employee awareness, effective documentation, periodic review, leadership involvement, and access to expert guidance when concerns arise.

Our approach is therefore not limited to delivering a training programme or providing a policy document. We aim to help organisations translate legal requirements into practical and sustainable workplace systems that promote safety, dignity, respect, diversity, and inclusion.

Law provides the framework, compliance provides the structure, inclusion shapes the culture, and everyday conduct determines the experience.

A truly inclusive workplace is not simply one where different people are present. It is one where every individual feels respected, heard, valued, and safe enough to contribute — not merely compliance on paper, but compliance that people can experience in practice.

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    Why Choose Supreme Laws

    We understand that navigating legal compliance and workplace ethics can be challenging for organizations. Led by Amrita Singh, an Advocate and experienced POSH consultant, our mission is to help organizations build safe, respectful, and inclusive workplaces.

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    Led by Legal Expertise

    Our team is headed by a legal expert with extensive experience in litigation, legal advisory, and regulatory compliance — so every aspect of your POSH engagement is guided by sound principles and practical understanding.

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    Beyond Compliance

    We help organisations translate statutory POSH requirements into practical workplace systems that promote safety, dignity, diversity and inclusion — with expert guidance, stronger risk management and peace of mind.

    03

    Partners, Not Vendors

    With over a decade of experience, we provide customized solutions for each client and work as trusted partners — helping organizations achieve workplace excellence and uphold the highest standards of ethics and safety.

    POSH Training in Action

    Awareness and sensitisation sessions delivered for corporates, institutions and public bodies.

    TESTIMONIALS

    Client Voices

    In the words of the institutions and organisations we have worked with.

    “Strategic legal guidance with a practical understanding of compliance, governance, and workplace responsibilities”

    – Chandigarh India

    I must appreciate the manner in which you have elaborated on the legal framework of the POSH Act, emphasizing how we can prevent, prohibit and redress the sexual harassment at workplace with real life examples and concerned judgements of the Court in this regard. Your guidance will prove to be of enormous use to our students. I once again, on behalf of the students, the faculty, the Legal Literacy Cell of this college and on my own behalf express my heartfelt gratitude for being with us on the occasion and sharing your words of wisdom.

    SDr. Sapna NadnaPrincipalGovt. College of Education, Sec-20, Chd

    We sincerely thank you for conducting the awareness programme on the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace with our Postgraduate Certificate of Teaching English (PGCTE) participants and staff of RIE on 03.03.26 at Regional Institute of English, Sec-32C, Chd. The session was very interactive, and was highly appreciated by the participants. We look forward to more such enriching sessions in the future.

    GDr. Gopal Chandra NayakRegional Institute of English, Chd

    She explained the provisions of this crucial law and elaborated the historical context in which this law has been enacted. She explained the definition of sexual harassment, roles and responsibilities of the employer, the process of filing complaints, and the role of the ICC. She also emphasized the importance of retaining the confidentiality of the proceedings to protect the privacy of the complaint. The event was a success in raising awareness about the legal safeguards available for women at the workplace. Overall, the event contributed to the ongoing efforts of the Internal Complaints Committee at Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Chd to promote a safer and more respectful environment for all students and staff members.

    PPost Graduate Government College for GirlsChandigarh

    Sessions conducted by Ms. Amrita Singh, Resource Person, were well structured, informative and effectively addressed the relevant legal framework. The sessions were delivered for participants drawn from multiple departments and were presented in a clear and comprehensive manner, making the subject matter accessible to a diverse audience. The resource person demonstrated sound knowledge of the subject and adopted an interactive approach, supported by practical insights which facilitated meaningful engagement and enhanced awareness among the participants. The sessions were well received and contributed positively towards achieving the objectives of legal awareness and capacity building.

    AArun Kumar AggarwalMember SecretarySLSA, U.T. Chd

    Make POSH Compliance Something Your People Can Feel

    Training, Internal Committee support, policy, audits and ongoing legal advisory — from one accountable team.

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