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The POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) Act 2013 and the existing sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) Relationship

The POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) Act 2013 and the existing sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) dealing with sexual harassment serve different purposes and have different legal frameworks. Here's a comparative overview of the two: 1. Purpose and Scope: • POSH Act 2013: This Act is specifically designed to address and prevent sexual harassment at workplaces. It defines sexual harassment, mandates the establishment of Internal Complaints Committees (ICCs) in organizations, and provides a structured process for filing and resolving complaints within the workplace. • IPC Sections on Sexual Harassment: The IPC contains various sections that deal with sexual offenses, but they are not specific to workplace harassment. These sections cover a wider range of sexual offenses, including rape (Section 375), outraging the modesty of a woman (Section 354), and others. These sections are applicable in general, non-workplace settings. 2. Applicability: • POSH Act 2013: A

POSH Awareness Training

POSH Awareness Training to all the employees in the organization in the workplace. Posh at Workplace Training in India What is POSH Training? In 2013, Government of India enacted the  Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace  (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, also called as the POSH Act. The Act holds an organization and the employer responsible for taking measures to prevent incidents of sexual harassment at workplace. The Act also lays down several measures for organizations to be compliant to the Act.  One of them is spreading POSH awareness to all the employees in the organization about their roles and responsibilities through training program and similar initiatives. It is advisable to conduct such trainings at least twice in a year. Why POSH Training? Firstly, it is legally mandatory to conduct POSH training. The organization can attract heavy penalties like a fine of INR 50000 for first time offence and cancellation of business license for repeated offence if the