HR Glossary
What is Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH)?
India's legal framework under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, requiring every employer to establish an Internal Complaints Committee, define prevention policies, and conduct regular awareness training.
Why it matters in hiring
Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.
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- POSH Act
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