Proactive POSH Audits & Annual Reports for a Safe Workplace
Conducting a sexual harassment prevention audit in your company is a proactive approach to ensure safe and respectful workplace environment for your employees and associated parties. These Posh audits and annual reports help you comply with your legal requirements, identify areas of improvement, strengthen policies and procedures and mitigate the risk of sexual harassment incidents. By opting for our PoSH Audit services, you receive the following assistance:
- Comprehensive assessments of workplace policies.
- Tailored recommendations for improvement.
- Detailed reports on current compliance.
- Expert guidance on maintaining a safe and respectful environment.
What will you get with us?
- Conducting a legal Compliance check to ensure your company is compliant with relevant laws and regulations.
- Vetting of your company’s Sexual Harassment policy and its incorporation in different company policies and documents.
- Review your training, support initiatives and PoSH awareness programs.
- Data analysis of past cases and investigation processes through interviews, surveys, feedbacks.
- Analyzing the competence & constitution of your company’s Internal Complaints Committee through internal documentations and complaint resolutions effected by them.
- Auditing the annual reports submitted by the Internal Committee to the local authorities.
- Provide a detailed report of audit findings, recommendations & a clear action plan based on careful assessment of your Company’s current PoSH compliance system to fill in any gaps or loopholes.
We also help organisation in drafting their PoSH Annual Reports which is a legal obligation under PoSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) Act, 2013, to submit annual reports on their efforts to prevent and address sexual harassment in the workplace. These reports are submitted to the District officer and typically detail the number of complaints received, actions taken, and the effectiveness of prevention measures.
Why Choose Lexlevel to draft your Annual Report?
a) Expert & Experience
We have the knowledge and experience to understand the complexities of sexual harassment prevention, compliance requirements and reporting standards. We ensure that your report is accurate and up-to-date.
b) Customization
We tailor the report to meet the specific needs and goals of your organization by highlighting key achievements and areas for improvement for your compliance program.
c) Comprehensive
Annual Reports drafted by us are thorough, concise and easy to understand reflecting your organization’s commitment to a harassment free workspace
d) Legal Compliance
We ensure that your organisation is upto date with the recent changes and upcoming laws in the PoSH law.
e) Documentation
We provide well-drafted POSH annual reports which include detailed information on the number of complaints received, actions taken, training programs conducted, and more.
f) Risk Mitigation
We ensure that your POSH annual reports are accurate and compliant can help mitigate legal and reputational risks for your organization.
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Frequently Asked Questions for POSH Audit Cycle & Annual Report
A POSH audit is the assessment of an organization's compliance with the POSH Act. It checks whether the processes to prevent, address, and resolve sexual harassment are in place. It helps identify gaps in policy implementation, ensures legal compliance, promotes employee safety, and fosters a respectful work environment.
A POSH audit should be conducted annually, or according to the organization's policy or legal requirement. Nevertheless, it is advisable to review policies and procedures at regular intervals, especially in the aftermath of such incidents or upon a significant change in the workplace.
The POSH audit includes reviewing the sexual harassment policies of the organization, complaint handling procedure, training and awareness programs of the employees, ICC functioning record-keeping practices, and legal compliance.
The POSH Annual Report covers the following aspects:
- Complaints received and resolved.
- Training and awareness programs conducted.
- Action taken for preventing harassment.
- Activities and outcome of ICC.
- Recommendations for improvement.
Yes, the POSH audit report is confidential. It can only be communicated with top management, HR, or the ICC. This keeps the identity of the complainant secret and also keeps the audit credible.
A POSH audit can be conducted by an in-house team or an external consultant. The consultant should be knowledgeable about compliance, gender issues, and legal matters under the POSH Act. Typically, HR, the legal team, or a third-party auditor handles the audit.
A POSH audit helps in the identification of weaknesses in policies and practices with suggestions for improvement. It ensures employees feel safe and supported, thereby demonstrating the commitment of the organization towards a harassment-free workplace.
Failure to conduct a POSH audit may make the organization fail to meet the standards of the POSH Act. This may result in lawsuits, fines, and other consequences. Regular audits ensure that the organization remains compliant with changes in the law and implements the latest best practices.