PoSH Policy @ CG Flashcards
Understand how to build a work environment free from any form of unlawful discrimination and to maintain a workplace where all employees are considered equal and the dignity of each employee is respected and promoted
What does POSH stand for?
Prevention of Sexual Harassment
If the complainant is unable to file a complaint due to mental incapacity, can a person who has knowledge of the incident file on her behalf?
Yes, if the Complainant is unable to make the complaint due to her mental incapacity to do so the Complaint may be filed by her relative or friend, a special educator, a qualified psychologist or psychiatrist, the guardian under whose care she is receiving treatment, or jointly by any person who has knowledge of the incident along with the any of the above mentioned individuals.
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Internal Committee (IC)?
1. Receiving complaints of sexual harassment
2. Initiating and conducting inquiries
3. Coordinating to implement appropriate actions based on their recommendations
4. Providing legal representation to the complainant
Providing legal representation to the complainant
Is initiating a conciliation process based on monetary settlement permissible?
No
Which term is used to describe an individual who alleges to have been subjected to any act of sexual
harassment?
Complainant
What is the maximum timeframe for an internal committee to complete an inquiry into a complaint?
90 days
Who can be the ‘Presiding Officer’ of the IC?
A Presiding Officer who shall be a woman employed at a senior level at workplace from amongst the employees
Can the respondent appeal to the court if they are not satisfied with the recommendation of the IC?
Yes
When a false of malicious complaint of sexual harassment is filed, which policy should be referred to along with the PoSH Policy?
Code of Conduct Policy
Can either the complainant or respondent have legal representation during the inquiry proceedings?
No
