When I handle POSH cases or train PoSH Internal Committees (ICs) across organizations—from startups to large conglomerates—I often begin with this question: "Are you truly neutral when you enter an inquiry room?" Silence usually follows. Because it’s hard. Even with the best of intentions, bias creeps in—quietly, unconsciously, and...
October is observed as Mental Health Awareness Month worldwide. For HR and Internal Committee (IC) members, this is a timely reminder that workplace sexual harassment cases under the PoSH Act, 2013 often involve not just legal and procedural aspects, but also mental health considerations. According to the World Health Organization, 1...
Sexual harassment complaints are never simple. But what happens when a respondent is mentally unfit to participate in the inquiry? How should the Internal Committee (IC) proceed while staying compliant with the POSH Act—and also being trauma-informed, fair, and inclusive? Let’s walk through a real-world-inspired scenario and break down the key...