What Is This Module For?
The POSH module helps you comply with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) — tracking your Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), complaints, and mandatory annual reporting.
Which Law Requires This?
- POSH Act 2013, Section 4 — Every employer with 10 or more employees must constitute an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC).
- POSH Act 2013, Section 21 — The ICC must submit an Annual Report to the employer and the District Officer before 31st January each year.
- POSH Act 2013, Section 26 — Non-compliance can attract penalties up to ₹50,000 and cancellation of licence/registration.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Go to POSH in the sidebar.
- Record your ICC members — Presiding Officer, two employee members, and one external member (NGO/lawyer). Tenure is 3 years.
- Log any complaints received — with complaint date, respondent details, and ICC proceedings (maintaining strict confidentiality).
- Record complaint outcomes — resolved, dismissed, or referred to police.
- Generate the Annual Report by 31st January — dcomply pre-fills the Section 21 report format with your ICC details and complaint statistics (without identifying individuals).
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not including an external member on the ICC — The external member (from an NGO or legal background) is mandatory under Section 4(2)(c).
- Missing the 31st January Annual Report deadline — Non-submission is a POSH Act violation.
- Including employee names in the annual report — The annual report must contain only statistics, not identifying information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What if no complaints were received in the year?
A: You still must submit the Annual Report stating zero complaints. Non-submission is an offence regardless.