Harassment Prevention Training in India
Everything You Need to Know
What is the key legislation for harassment prevention training in India?
India is one of the jurisdictions that has a specific workplace harassment training obligation. The primary law is the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act), which requires covered employers to conduct workshops and awareness programs to educate employees about the Act and its requirements.
Which types of employers are affected?
The POSH Act applies to employers in India with 10 or more employees. Covered employers are required to take measures to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, including conducting awareness and sensitization programs for employees.
What are the seat time and training frequency requirements?
The POSH Act does not prescribe a minimum seat-time requirement for training.
Likewise, the law does not establish a specific annual or recurring training schedule. However, employers are required to organize workshops and awareness programmes at regular intervals to sensitize employees regarding the provisions of the Act.
Which topics are required for training?
The POSH Act does not provide a detailed list of mandatory training topics. Instead, it requires employers to conduct workshops and awareness programs that help employees understand the Act and its requirements.
How can ComplyEQ help employers meet these requirements?
ComplyEQ’s Preventing Harassment and Discrimination in India training helps organizations support compliance with India’s POSH Act by providing education on workplace sexual harassment prevention, employee rights and responsibilities, reporting processes, and respectful workplace behaviors. The course is aligned with the recommendations and provisions of the POSH framework and can be supplemented with organization-specific policies, reporting channels, and Internal Committee information through configurable course elements. Learn more about how this training can address your compliance goals here.
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This resource highlights workplace training mandates on selected topics, including harassment and discrimination prevention, bystander intervention, and workplace violence prevention. It is not a comprehensive list of all workplace training requirements or recommendations across all topics or jurisdictions. Information reflects the latest guidance available at the time of publication and may change. This resource is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Organizations should consult their legal counsel to determine specific training obligations.