POSH Act Resources, Workplace Compliance PDFs & Training Materials
Access essential POSH Act 2013 resources, Maharashtra Government Resolutions, workplace sexual harassment compliance guidance, Internal Committee training materials, confidentiality case law, and safe workplace pledges. Each document opens from Google Drive; administrators can update any link or description visually in the WordPress editor.
Maharashtra POSH GR 14 May 2026 — Workplace Inspection & Compliance Checklist
The Maharashtra Government Resolution dated 14 May 2026 authorises designated Women and Child Development officers to inspect government and private establishments under Section 25 of the POSH Act, 2013. It explains the inspection procedure, nodal responsibilities, penalty action under Section 26 for POSH non-compliance, and attaches a bilingual POSH compliance checklist covering policy adoption, Internal Committee constitution, awareness training, inquiry timelines, annual reports, and SHe-Box onboarding for every workplace in Maharashtra.
Maharashtra POSH GR 24 November 2023 — Nodal Officers & Local Committees
The Maharashtra Government Resolution dated 24 November 2023 directs statewide implementation of the POSH Act, 2013 following Supreme Court and High Court directions. It covers appointment of the State Nodal Officer and District Officers, constitution of Local Committees at district, taluka, tehsil and municipal ward level, publication of committee contact details, regular POSH training and awareness programmes, quarterly and annual reporting, and mandatory workplace display of penal consequences under Section 19(b).
Condition of Anonymity in POSH Cases — Bombay High Court Confidentiality Order
This Bombay High Court order dated 24 September 2021 lays down practical conditions of anonymity and confidentiality in POSH Act proceedings where no established guidelines existed. It is an essential reference on protecting the identity of the aggrieved woman, respondent and witnesses, masking names in cause lists and orders, restricting access to pleadings, in-camera hearings, and preventing accidental disclosure of workplace sexual harassment case details to the press, media and public.
Handbook on POSH Act 2013 — Guide for Employers and Internal Committees
The Ministry of Women and Child Development Handbook on Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace is a complete POSH training reference for employers, institutions, Internal Committees and Local Committees. It explains who is an aggrieved woman, what counts as a workplace, quid pro quo and hostile work environment examples, prevention duties, complaint and inquiry stages, rights of both parties, confidentiality obligations, statutory timelines, annual reporting, and penalties for employer non-compliance.
No Action Permitted Under POSH Act Where Sexual Harassment Is Not Proved
In this Bombay High Court judgment (Writ Petition No. 1635 of 2021, decided 12 January 2026), the Court held that once a Complaints Committee finds that the conduct complained of does not amount to sexual harassment, it cannot recommend any action against the respondent. Under Section 13(2) of the POSH Act, 2013 the Committee must recommend that no action is required and close the complaint, and an employer cannot impose a penalty mechanically on such a recommendation without independent inquiry.
Pledge for a Safe Workplace in English — POSH Awareness Poster
Use the English Pledge for a Safe and Respectful Workplace during POSH training sessions, induction programmes and workplace awareness campaigns. The pledge commits every participant to treat women with equality, respect and sensitivity, to promote awareness of the POSH Act, the workplace POSH policy and the SHe-Box portal, and to make continuous efforts towards building a harmonious, dignified and harassment-free work environment.
Pledge for a Safe Workplace in Marathi — POSH Awareness Poster
Share the Marathi Pledge for a Safe Workplace to make POSH awareness accessible to employees, workers and community groups in their own language. The pledge affirms equality, respect and sensitivity towards all women, sincere compliance with the POSH Act, workplace POSH policy and the SHe-Box portal, and sustained effort towards a dignified, respectful and sexual harassment free workplace culture.
POSH Act 2013 Bare Act PDF — Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Law
Read the full text of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. This bare Act covers the statutory definition of sexual harassment, constitution of the Internal Committee and Local Committee, the complaint and conciliation process, inquiry powers and the ninety day timeline, interim relief, false or malicious complaints, compensation, confidentiality under Section 16, appeals, employer duties and penalties for POSH non-compliance.
Interactive POSH & SHe-Box Compliance Checklist by Midhati
Download Midhati’s interactive POSH compliance checklist to review your workplace against the PoSH Act, 2013. This fillable PDF lets employers and Internal Committees tick Yes or No against policy adoption, IC constitution, awareness training, complaint support, confidentiality, inquiry and reporting timelines, and SHe-Box onboarding, and then record gaps, owners and target dates in a built-in action plan.
Upload the interactive checklist PDF in Media Library, then set it from Midhati POSH → Settings, or re-run setup after placing the PDF in /assets/.
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