What Happens After You File a POSH Complaint?
Filing a complaint against your employer may feel daunting, and many are reluctant to do so due to a lack of clarity about what to expect. The more you know, the easier it will become to make this decision and move forward. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, commonly known as POSH Act India , has a systematic approach to handling complaints. Acknowledgement of the Complaint The complaint is first received by the Internal Committee (IC) or Local Committee (LC) and acknowledged. Then they determine if this complaint is covered by the women's harassment law in India. Ideally, the complaint should be submitted within 3 months of the date of the incident, but there are special circumstances that can allow for delays. Possibility of Conciliation The committee can propose a conciliation agreement before the formal inquiry if the complainant requests it. ● This is not a mandatory s...