4-Week Live Online Certificate Course on PoSH by Lawchemy
OVERVIEW
Inspired by the growing need for safer, inclusive, and legally compliant workplaces, the 4-Week Live Online Certificate Course on PoSH Compliance and Workplace Ethics, introduced by Lawchemy, focuses on the practical application of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (“PoSH Act”).
Through live interactive sessions, participants will gain a strong understanding of:
- PoSH compliance mechanisms
- Internal Committee (IC) procedures
- Inquiry mechanisms and redressal procedures
- Workplace policies and implementation
- Ethical organizational culture
- Rights and responsibilities under PoSH law
The course has been carefully structured to ensure that even beginners can develop confidence in understanding and handling PoSH-related workplace issues professionally, ethically, and sensitively.
Participants will also be exposed to practical workplace scenarios, policy samples, inquiry procedures, landmark judgments, implementation challenges, and real-life case studies to develop an implementation-oriented understanding of PoSH law.
WHY THIS COURSE MATTERS?
Despite the mandatory nature of the PoSH Act, many organizations continue to struggle with effective implementation of workplace safety mechanisms.
In numerous workplaces:
- Internal Committees (ICs) exist only on paper
- Employees are unaware of their rights and remedies
- Complaints remain underreported due to fear, stigma, retaliation, or lack of awareness
- Organizations fail to conduct proper awareness and sensitisation programs
- Inquiry procedures are often misunderstood or improperly conducted
- Workplace harassment continues because of inadequate compliance structures
The PoSH Act mandates every organisation to create a safe and secure working environment. However, practical implementation remains one of the biggest challenges today. This course aims to spread awareness, encourage a responsible workplace culture, and equip participants with a practical understanding of how PoSH mechanisms actually function.
Detailed Course Syllabus
SESSION 1: Introduction to PoSH Law & Foundational Concepts
Establishing the bedrock of workplace safety, understanding core definitions, and dismantling systemic misconceptions.
Basic Introduction & General Understanding: Deconstructing the concept of professional boundaries and identifying what constitutes inappropriate conduct.
The Spectrum of Workplace Harassment: Differentiating general workplace bullying or performance management from gender-based sexual harassment.
Myths vs. Reality: Debunking common biases, psychological barriers to reporting, and organisational blind spots.
The Historical Genesis: Reviewing the landmark Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan (1997) Supreme Court judgment and tracking the evolution of workplace safety laws in India.
The Imperative for Legislation: Analysing the socio-economic necessity of the Act and how safe, inclusive workplaces directly impact organisational productivity and talent retention.
SESSION 2: Understanding the PoSH Act – Structural Framework
An in-depth analysis of the statute’s statement of object, scope, applicability, and legal boundaries.
Statement of Object & Salient Features: Understanding the dual purpose of the Act—preventative measures and punitive redressal.
Constitutional & International Foundations: Tracing the roots of the Act to Articles 14, 15, 19(1)(g), and 21 of the Constitution of India, alongside international mandates like CEDAW.
Statutory Scope and Broad Applicability: Identifying who is protected under the Act, covering full-time, part-time, ad-hoc, contract employees, interns, and visitors.
The Extended Workplace Demystified: Defining the legal boundaries of a “Workplace” under modern paradigms, including remote work, virtual environments, official transits, and off-site corporate events.
Rights & Legislative Responsibilities: A baseline analysis of the legal duties imposed on organisations and the statutory rights guaranteed to aggrieved individuals.
SESSION 3: Types, Forms, and Manifestations of Sexual Harassment
Navigating the behavioural nuances, subtle red flags, and digital complexities of hostile work environments.
The Legal Test – Intent v/s Impact: Understanding why a perpetrator’s lack of intent does not mitigate the legally actionable impact on the aggrieved individual.
Quid Pro Quo vs. Hostile Work Environment:
Quid Pro Quo: “This for that” harassment involving implied or explicit promises of employment benefits or threats of detriment.
Hostile Work Environment: Pervasive, intimidating, or offensive behaviours that interfere with an individual’s work performance.
Multi-Dimensional Forms of Harassment: Recognising verbal (innuendos, remarks), non-verbal (staring, gestures), physical (unwelcome touching), and digital/virtual harassment (emails, WhatsApp texts, social media interactions).
Professional Boundaries: Setting actionable metrics for healthy workplace behaviour.
Interactive Case Studies: Analysing real-world corporate scenarios to identify subtle, borderline, and overt instances of misconduct.
SESSION 4: Redressal Mechanism & Committee Constitution
The architecture of redressal: Formulating, structuring, and maintaining the integrity of the Internal Committee.
The Internal Committee (IC) & Local Committee (LC): Distinguishing when an organisation must mandate an IC versus when a matter falls under the district-level Local Committee.
Composition and Mandatory Constitution: Step-by-step breakdown of the statutory selection criteria for the Presiding Officer, employee members, and the indispensable role of the External Member.
Duties and Powers of the Committee: Understanding the civil court powers vested in the IC regarding summoning witnesses and discovery of documents.
Strict Statutory Timelines: A deep dive into the non-negotiable clocks governing the filing, conciliation, inquiry, and implementation stages of a complaint.
Confidentiality & Sensitivity Safeguards: Strategies to ensure complete psychological safety, anonymity, and institutional neutrality during deep-running disputes.
SESSION 5: Complaint, Conciliation & Inquiry Procedure
Mastering the execution of due process, procedural justice, and the delicate handling of sensitive evidence.
Filing & Handling Complaints: Understanding the technical prerequisites for receiving and examining a formal written complaint.
The Conciliation Process: Exploring the voluntary option of settlement through conciliation, its strict monetary restrictions (no financial settlements allowed), and formal documentation.
Adherence to the Principles of Natural Justice: Ensuring a fair hearing (Audi Alteram Partem), avoiding bias, and providing adequate, equal opportunities for both parties to present evidence and cross-examine witnesses.
Inquiry Mechanics: Step-by-step processing from serving notices and managing written statements to compiling examination timelines.
Interim Reliefs & Support Mechanisms: Exercising powers to grant temporary transfers, paid leaves of absence up to three months, or restraint orders to prevent further distress during a pending inquiry.
SESSION 6: Findings, Reports & Modern Legal Developments
From inquiry closures to formal report writing, penalty alignment, and navigating legal precedent.
Evaluating Evidence & Arriving at Findings: Balancing probabilities in civil-standard investigations rather than applying criminal standards of beyond a reasonable doubt.
Drafting the Inquiry Report: Structuring an unassailable final inquiry report detailing facts, observations, analysis of evidence, and final recommendations.
Statutory Reliefs and Penalties: Aligning recommendations with corporate service rules, ranging from formal reprimands and pay cuts to termination and recommending criminal action.
Malicious Complaints & False Evidence: Legal interpretation of bad-faith complaints, distinguishing between an unprovable complaint and a deliberately fabricated one.
Landmark Judgments: Analysing critical High Court and Supreme Court rulings that shape modern-day IC operations and employer liability.
SESSION 7: Comprehensive Compliance & Employer Duties
Moving beyond basic corporate awareness to institutionalise a sustainable culture of prevention and compliance.
Statutory Employer Obligations: Outlining the binding liabilities of an employer to actively prevent harassment, declare a zero-tolerance policy, and facilitate a supportive ecosystem.
Awareness & Continuous Training Mechanisms: Designing robust employee sensitisation programs, managerial workshops, and customised training toolkits for IC members.
Annual Report Submission Mastery: Drafting and filing the mandatory annual report details required by the District Officer and the Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD).
Documentation Retention Standards: Best practices for maintaining secure, audit-ready compliance logs, training records, and case files.
Building a Safe Culture: Aligning legal compliance with overarching Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) metrics.
SESSION 8: Implementation, Policies & Career Opportunities
Bridges the gap to employment opportunities, operational toolkits, and strategic navigation of institutional challenges.
Policy Drafting & Visual Infographics: Practical execution workshop on building robust internal PoSH policies, quick-reference employee handbooks, and clear workplace posters.
Addressing the Twin Challenges – Misuse vs. Underreporting: Data-driven exploration of why victims hesitate to speak out, paired with strategies to counter rare instances of operational policy misuse.
Implementation Gaps & Recommendations: Identifying systemic hurdles in diverse industries (such as manufacturing plants, retail outlets, and white-collar tech setups) and implementing corporate best practices.
Career Opportunities in the PoSH Ecosystem: Unlocking pathways to build a professional practice as an Independent External Member, Certified Corporate PoSH Consultant, Compliance Auditor, or Lead HR Trainer.
Open Interaction & Practicum: Live Q&A, open discussion forum, and certificate overview.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This course is ideal for:
- Law students and legal professionals
- HR professionals and managers
- Internal Committee (IC) members
- Corporate employees
- Compliance professionals
- NGOs and social workers
- Educators and administrators
- Startups and entrepreneurs
- Trainers and consultants
- Anyone interested in workplace ethics and PoSH compliance
No prior knowledge of PoSH law is required.
COURSE SCHEDULE & FORMAT
Duration
- 4 Weeks
- Total Sessions
- 8 Sessions
- Session Duration
- 1 Hour Each Session
- Frequency
- Twice Per Week
- Days
- Saturdays & Sundays
- Timing
- 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Mode of Delivery
- Live Online Sessions via Zoom
- Access to Recordings
Session recordings will be available post-session for future reference and revision.
INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT
JIYA JAVRANI
Instructor & Course Facilitator
Jiya Javrani is an independent certified PoSH and POCSO Trainer and Mediator who is deeply enthusiastic about spreading awareness regarding workplace safety, dignity, and legal rights.
Through this course, she aims to create an engaging and interactive learning environment where participants can openly learn, discuss, and understand the practical realities of workplace ethics and PoSH compliance.
She has gained experience through:
- Conducting awareness sessions in collaborations
- Delivering training programs for students and professionals
- Engaging with non-legal audiences on workplace awareness
- Participating in sensitisation and compliance-oriented initiatives
Her approach focuses on:
- Simplifying legal concepts
- Encouraging interactive discussions
- Building practical understanding
- Promoting awareness-driven learning
- This course is envisioned not only as a learning platform but also as a space for meaningful interaction, discussion, and collective awareness-building regarding workplace safety and ethical professional culture.
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WhatsApp: 8918383971
Email: chemylaw@gmail.com
